Disabilities Services

ASL - Interpreting

Requests for classroom accommodations should be submitted a minimum of four weeks before the term begins.

Communication services such as ASL interpreting is available to assist students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in both credit and non-credit college courses and related activities such as instructor conferences and meetings with other college staff.

How To Obtain This Service:

1. Classroom Requests:
   Request services from an accommodations specialist. Once the request is approved, the student must provide their “student detail schedule” to the accommodations specialist. If there are any changes, please notify the accommodations specialist as soon as possible.
2. Miscellaneous Requests (For Meetings or Special Activities):
   For miscellaneous requests contact the accommodations specialist. Be sure to include all pertinent information (type of activity, day/time, campus, building and room, interpreter or transcriber service requested).

Student Responsibilities:

1. Submit requests in a timely manner:
   1. Classroom Requests: You should allow four weeks advance notice. If a service provider cannot be found, your accommodations specialist will contact you to discuss other arrangements.
   2. Miscellaneous Requests: You must turn in the request at least four weeks before the event.
2. Attend class regularly.
   1. Excused Absences: If you will be absent, you must notify the DS office as soon as possible (at least one hour before class).
   2. Unexcused Absences: If you are absent and did not notify DS office, you will be contacted and the Interpreter may be assigned to another class.
      
      After three unexcused absences, your services in that class will be temporarily suspended. You must make an appointment with your accommodations specialist before services will be reinstated.
      
      If your total absences become excessive, your accommodations specialist may wish to meet with you to discuss your academic progress.
3. Be on time. The Interpreter will wait fifteen minutes per hour of class for a maximum of thirty minutes. After that time, the Interpreter will report your absence.
4. Use your service appropriately:
   1. Work with the Interpreter to determine where you should both sit so you can see clearly and participate in class.
   2. If you have a question or missed something, raise your hand and ask the speaker to repeat it.
   3. If you have any concerns about the Interpreter's work (quality, professionalism, etc.), contact the Coordinator of Interpreting Services (Sharon Gibbons)
   4. If you have any concerns about your classes or instructors, contact an accommodations specialist.

Updated June 30, 2008 by Web Services.