INTERPRETERS

It is Accessibility and Testing’s intention to respect the Deaf student’s right to autonomy throughout their college career. However, in order to provide interpreter services, students must adhere to the following procedures set forth by the DRC.

In Class Interpreter Service

1. Register with Accessibility and Testing by following appropriate Accessibility and Testing procedures.
2. Register for classes during the priority registration period.
3. Speak with Disability Coordinator concerning which classes require interpreter services.
4. Provide the Accessibility and Testing Interpreter Coordinator with a copy of class schedule as soon as possible. Failure to do this in a timely manner may affect the provision of services.
5. Immediately notify the Interpreter Coordinator of any further changes in your schedule. Failure to do this in a timely manner may affect the provision of services
6. Adhere to the following Accessibility and Testing policies regarding absenteeism and tardiness in interpreted classes.
   • Absence: If for any reason a class will be missed, contact that class’s interpreter or the Interpreter Coordinator as soon as possible.

     If a student is absent from class without notifying either the interpreter or Interpreter Coordinator in advance, it will be assumed that all classes will be missed that day and the student’s interpreter services will be suspended for the day until the Interpreter Coordinator is notified that subsequently scheduled activities will be attended.

     NOTE: Accessibility and Testing understands that it is the right of any student to miss class. However, Accessibility and Testing must be informed so interpreter resources can be reallocated.

   • Tardiness: If a student plans to be late to class, he/she must contact the class interpreter and that interpreter will wait the additional time. The interpreter will remain at the class for 20 minutes regardless of the class length. After that time, if no contact has been made by the student, it is assumed that the student is absent and the policy for Absences applies. (See 6A)

     NOTE: The interpreter can not be asked to wait for more than half of the class. After this point the interpreter’s services will be used elsewhere. If there is a special need for an interpreter to wait past this time, contact the Interpreter Coordinator to make arrangements.

7. Discuss any interpreting related problems or concerns directly with the interpreter for the class. If additional assistance is needed, make an appointment with the Interpreter Coordinator to discuss the situation further.

Out of Class Interpreter Requests

1. For academic related activities outside of the classroom (tutor sessions, lab work, meetings with instructors, etc.), provide the Interpreter Coordinator with all of the information pertaining to the request.
2. Requests for interpreter services should be made as early as possible, but must be made at least three (3) days prior to the actual activity. Requests are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis. If a student is informed that there is no interpreter available at the requested time, the student should contact the Interpreter Coordinator for options including rescheduling the activity or alternative accommodations such as a notetaker or C-Print.
3. Inform the Interpreter Coordinator immediately if a request for an interpreter has been made for an out of class activity and that activity is canceled or changed in any way (time, location, etc.).
4. Discuss any interpreting related problems or concerns directly with the interpreter for the assignment. If additional assistance is needed, make an appointment with the Interpreter Coordinator to discuss the situation further.

   NOTE: Priority registration and early notification of Interpreter Requests are imperative for quality service. Last minute requests and schedule changes may make it impossible to provide interpreter services.

1. Inform students of Interpreter Services offered through Accessibility and Testing.
2. Make available a copy of the Interpreter Services Procedures.
3. Provide qualified interpreters for classes and other sponsored events.
4. Assist with problem resolution if student experiences difficulties with interpreter services.
5. Interpreters adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID).