Captioning Advanced Class for Those in the Profession Already
Recorded On: 07/18/2026
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This advanced session is designed for seasoned captioning professionals who are ready to push their skills to the next level. We’ll dive deep into the real‑world challenges that working captioners face: rapid‑fire dialogue, overlapping speakers, complex terminology, and the pressure of maintaining both precision and readability in live environments. Through hands‑on exercises, peer review, and guided practice, participants will refine their realtime strategies, strengthen their linguistic decision‑making, and explore techniques for producing captions that are not only accurate, but audience‑centered and stylistically consistent.
We’ll also examine evolving industry expectations, emerging technologies, and best practices for maintaining professional resilience in high‑stakes captioning scenarios. By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with sharper reflexes, stronger editorial instincts, and a renewed sense of confidence in their ability to deliver exceptional captions under any conditions.
Total CEU 0.10.
This webinar was recorded live at NCRA's 2026 Annual Conference. The PowerPoint used for this presentation should be downloaded from the handouts tab to follow along with the presenter (if available).
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Susie Galvan
Susie Galvan is a California certified captioner/court reporter who provides realtime captioning across a wide range of settings. Susie’s work includes conferences, educational environments, government proceedings, and live entertainment events.
As a travel captioner, Susie works nationwide to support accessibility and communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. She is passionate about the power of realtime communication access and is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality captioning in fast-paced environments.
In Susie’s downtime she likes to spend time with her family, try new food, and garden.
Lidia Perez, RPR
As a professional captioner, Lidia brings spoken moments to life through precise, realtime text. Her work sits at the intersection of language, technology, and accessibility, and she takes pride in creating inclusive experiences for audiences of all kinds. Over time she has developed a reputation for calm focus and quick thinking, and an ear finely tuned to nuance. Whether supporting live events, educational settings, or fast‑paced productions, she aims to ensure that every word is captured clearly and every viewer feels included. Captioning isn’t just a technical skill for Lidia — it’s a craft rooted in respect for communication and the people who rely on it.
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