About Jessica Ashby
Experienced CART Provider for Higher Education
Jessica Ashby is an experienced professional captioner specializing in Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) and live captioning services for colleges and universities. She brings precision and speed to every session — whether in a lecture hall, a virtual classroom, or a campus conference room.
Her commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness reflects a deep understanding of the high-stakes nature of academic environments. Jessica treats every captioning engagement with the discretion and professionalism expected of a campus partner. Her work spans classroom captioning, remote and hybrid sessions, faculty meetings, commencement ceremonies, and large-scale campus events.
Jessica holds professional credentials and stays current with evolving captioning technology and higher education accessibility standards — making her a reliable long-term partner for disability services offices navigating changing institutional needs.
Philosophy & Approach
A Partner in Accessibility — Not Just a Vendor
Jessica approaches every engagement as a collaborative extension of the university's disability services and accessibility office. She brings the same accountability, discretion, and student-first mindset that campus staff apply to their own work.
Student-Centered Focus
Every session is approached with the student's learning success as the primary goal, not just task completion.
Institutional Partnership
Jessica integrates with your disability services workflow, adapting to your scheduling systems and documentation needs.
Confidentiality & Discretion
All session content, student identities, and institutional communications are treated with strict professional confidentiality.
Consistent Accuracy
High-accuracy captioning is maintained across disciplines — from STEM lectures to humanities seminars to legal proceedings.
Flexible Scheduling
Available for single sessions, semester contracts, and last-minute coverage — remote or on-site.
Technology Reliability
Professional-grade captioning equipment and software ensure sessions are never disrupted by avoidable technical failure.
Why Accessibility Matters
Quality Captioning Is a Civil Right — Not an Accommodation Add-On
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, institutions of higher education are legally required to provide equal access to educational programs and activities. Quality CART captioning is one of the most effective tools available for meeting that standard for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and other students who rely on text-based access.
Accessibility is not simply a compliance checkbox — it is a reflection of a university's values. When students can participate fully in every lecture, meeting, and campus event, they are more likely to succeed academically and feel genuinely included in campus life.
Jessica Ashby is a mission-aligned partner that helps institutions live out that commitment with the consistency, accuracy, and professionalism that disability services offices depend on semester after semester.
"Every student deserves to hear every word."
— Jessica Ashby, Captioning Professional
Get in Touch
Ready to Discuss Your Institution's Captioning Needs?
Disability services coordinators, accessibility officers, and department administrators are welcome to reach out to Jessica Ashby to discuss scheduling, service scope, and how she can best support their campus. The conversation starts with listening — and ends with a plan that works for your team.