Sign Language Interpreter and Real Time Captioning Service requests should be submitted at least 5 university business days in advance of the requested date. Every effort will be made to fulfill an accommodation request made within less than five (5) business days.
An interpreter is NOT responsible for the student’s class attendance, behavior, assignment, or test. The following information is provided to assist you in making the educational experience a positive one.
If you are speaking with a Deaf student, speak directly to them, ignoring the interpreter.
If the student does not understand a question or statement, rephrase it.
Provide opportunities for the student to participate in discussions or ask questions.
Pause the video/film when talking as the student can attend visually to only one source at a time.
Avoid speaking with your back to the class.
Do not speak louder than you normally would or exaggerate your words when speaking.
In class discussion, identify the speaker, then repeat questions/comments.
If you have a lab, items displayed, or handouts, please allow extra time for the Deaf student to locate what you are referring to before continuing on. The interpreter will need to identify the item you are speaking of, then will need a few more seconds to make the transition.
Student No Shows. The interpreter is required to wait 15 minutes outside of the classroom before returning to our office. If the student is late, the interpreter will enter after the student arrives.
The interpreter will hold all information regarding the student and the class in confidence.
The interpreter will transmit all remarks to the Deaf student and vice versa.
The interpreter may request copies of course material in advance to be prepared for interpreting. This can be emailed to the interpreter.
