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Cost Comparison of Common Access Supports
Estimated costs of common access supports - interpreting, captioning, and hearing assistance technology - are illustrated in this cost comparison chart.
This table provides estimates of common services that are provided by schools, colleges and in employment settings. Cost variability may be encountered due to regional prevailing rates, availability of services, and other considerations.
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Support |
Description |
Estimated Cost |
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Interpreters |
• Staff or agency (e.g., school, college, employer)
• Contract
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$10-$30 per hour
$50-$75 per hour |
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Captioning |
• Formal - CART, Typewell/CPrint, Remote
• Informal (aid hired by school to provide classroom transcription)
• Voice to Text Software
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$50-$75 per hour
$15-$30 per hour
$500
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Hearing Assistive Technology
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• Personal FM (Transmitter/receiver)
• Induction (Transmitter/neckloop)
• Classroom Audio Distribution System
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$2500-$3200
$1200-$1600
$1000-$1500
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