Margaret Downs Named a Community Champion by Tri-C
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View ArticleMargaret Downs Named a Community Champion by Tri-C
Margaret Downs, a 2011 Tri-C alum, was named a Community Champion in the small business category at a recent College-sponsored Advisory Committee Appreciation Breakfast. She is the owner of Premier...
View ArticlePremier Visual Voice: An Industry Case Study Success Through Service
Margaret Downs is the President and CEO of Premier Visual Voice . Established in 2011, Margaret’s company provides accurate, live event captioning and CART services through both voice writing and...
View ArticleWhat is Live Captioning?
Live captioning is a form of immediately converting speech and sounds to text which provides accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing community, as well as for people who prefer to read...
View ArticleLive Captioning: Ensuring Inclusive and Accessible Experiences
In today’s diverse and inclusive society, it is crucial for businesses, educational institutions, organizations, and event planners to prioritize accessibility. Live captioning plays a pivotal role...
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