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What We Do. You: Captioned!

At 121 Captions, we’re on a mission to make communication accessible – meaningfully.
We’re a team of humans who believe that everyone deserves to be understood, included, and able to participate — whether in the classroom, the boardroom, a courtroom, or on a screen.
So what do we do? In short: we make sure that what’s said is also seen, read, and understood.
Here’s how we do it.
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What is Live Captioning (Real-Time Speech-to-Text)

Imagine attending a live event, webinar, or business meeting and being able to read the spoken content, word-for-word, as it’s happening. That’s live captioning.

Our expert human captioning services listen and transcribe spoken language in real time, with a delay of just 1 second. Whether you’re Deaf, hard of hearing, neurodiverse, a non-native English speaker, or a slow reader, live multilingual captions let you stay engaged and informed.

Captioning services are perfect for:

  • Zoom and Teams meetings
  • Zoom interpretation
  • Hybrid and in-person events
  • Conferences and talks
  • Corporate town halls
  • Online lectures
  • Courtrooms and legal hearings

We offer remote or on-site captioning services, with screen-sharing, projection, and platform integration included.

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Subtitling Services (Pre-Recorded Videos)

Your video content deserves to be seen and understood.

We create high-quality subtitles for pre-recorded content. These are human-made, synced perfectly, and designed for accessibility and clarity.

Platforms include:

  • YouTube videos
  • eLearning and webinars
  • Marketing and social media videos
  • TV and film content
  • Internal comms
  • Training

Don’t Settle for Good Enough
And with 121 Captions, you get:

  • The best in the business
  • Personal service from real people
  • An inclusive captioning partner who actually listens
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Sign Language Interpreters

Sign Language is the first language of many Deaf people — and we offer qualified, experienced BSL interpreters for both in-person and remote settings.

We match BSL interpreters to your context and needs, whether that’s a medical appointment, court appearance, job interview, or workplace meeting.

Need International Sign Language Interpreters? Irish Sign Language interpreters? We can help. We offer other sign languages too.

Who it’s for:

  • Deaf individuals
  • Employers and HR teams
  • Event organisers
  • Public service providers
  • Legal professionals
  • Education and healthcare

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s most trusted Deaf-led sign language interpreter providers.

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Professional Lip Reading Services

Got a video with no audio — but you need to know what was said? Our trained professional lip readers analyse video footage and transcribe the speech using lip movements and facial cues.

It’s precise, specialised work — often used in:

  • Legal evidence and court submissions
  • Police and security footage
  • Journalism and media
  • TV and documentary content
  • Personal family or historical videos

You’ll receive a detailed report with transcript, timestamps, and clarity indicators.

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Deaf Awareness Training

Inclusion starts with understanding.

Our Deaf Awareness Training Courses are engaging, practical sessions that teach hearing people how to communicate more effectively with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Whether you’re in education, healthcare, retail, or corporate spaces, we’ll help your team feel more confident and inclusive.

You’ll learn about:

  • Deaf culture and identity
  • How to communicate with a deaf person
  • Workplace adjustments
  • Dos and don’ts
  • Legal responsibilities (Equality Act 2010, European Accessibility Act 2025)

Sessions are delivered by Deaf trainers and available in-person or online.

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Access to Work Deaf Services

If you’re a Deaf professional in the UK, you could get communication support funded by the government’s Access to Work scheme.

We help you:

  • Apply for or renew funding
  • Recommend the right support
  • Secure captioner, BSL interpreter, lipspeaking support or note-takers
  • Deal with AtW paperwork and reporting
  • Advocate for your communication rights at work

Whether you’re starting a new job or working freelance, we make sure you get the support you need — without the hassle.

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What Our Clients Say

Our clients include:

  • Global brands like Google, Microsoft, and the BBC
  • Leading universities and schools
  • Law firms and government bodies
  • Healthcare providers
  • Start-ups, creatives, and public speakers
  • Deaf job seekers, deaf professionals, students, and content creators

No matter your size, sector, or platform — if you want to communicate clearly and inclusively, we’re here to help.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Here’s what sets us apart

Why Work With 121 Captions?

We’re Human

All our services are delivered by real people — not machines. That means nuance, tone, and clarity every time.

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We’re Deaf-Led

We know this space because we live it. Our founder, Tina Lannin, is Deaf — so accessibility isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are.

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We’re Experts

From lip reading to captioning services, our team is packed with skilled professionals, hand-picked for their experience and accuracy.

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We’re Fast & Reliable

Need a palantypist in 24 hours? Short-notice BSL interpreter? Weekly captioned service? We’re responsive and ready when you are.

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We’re Friendly

We’re not a faceless tech platform. We’re people you can call, email, or chat to. We love what we do — and we love helping you.

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Ready to Caption Smarter?

Not Sure Where to Start?

No worries — we’ll help you figure it out. Whether you’re subtitling a video, supporting a Deaf employee, or planning a fully accessible event, we’ll listen, advise, and deliver.