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Procedures for Accessing Services For Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Interpreting Services

Sign Language Interpreters will be provided to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HOH) students who request and demonstrate a need for interpreter services and the ability to benefit for such service. Students receiving interpreting services must be registered with MSUM Disability Services (DS).

Priority of Services
- Requests from students will be covered according to the following priorities:

1. Classroom lectures

2. Classroom labs

3. Class required activities

4. Student/instructor meetings

5. Associated student sponsored activities

6. Approved campus activities

Special requests for services i.e. those not listed on your class schedule should be made as soon as possible, preferably 72 hours in advance.

Interpreter No Shows

If an interpreter does not show for a scheduled assignment, the student should notify DS as soon as possible.

Student No Shows

Students should notify DS 24 hours in advance, when possible, if they will not be attending class.

Should a student not show up for class; the interpreter will wait five minutes for each half-hour the class is scheduled to run.

Cancellation of Services

After a student is absent from class for three class sessions in a row, without notifying DS, services for that student may be suspended. In order to reinstate interpreter services, the student must meet with the Coordinator of Disability Services. If the student continues to be absent without notification, service may be discontinued.

Procedures for Requesting Interpreter Services

Interpreter requests, for additional interpreting outside of regularly scheduled classes and labs, should be made 72 hours in advance via the Service Request on-line form. Last minute and emergency requests will be filled if at all possible. However, there may be occasions when this is not possible because the needs of students in classrooms are our number 1 priority.

Service Request Form

If you are unable to complete this form due to your disability, please contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disability Services at 477-2131 and assistance will be arranged.

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Last Update Date:  10/01/08