Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Services
Service Options
Please discuss accommodation needs with your Disability Consultant
Interpreter
The
Interpreter's role is to facilitate communication between two languages,
American Sign Language (ASL) and English, conveying all auditory and
visual information so that both hearing and deaf individuals may fully
interact.
ASL
- American Sign Language. A visual language used by culturally Deaf
individuals.
PSE
- Pidgeon Signed English. A mixture of language elements from ASL and
English.
SEE
- Signing Exact English. A system of signs that retains English word
order.
Intervenor
The
Intervenor's role is to make it possible for deaf-blind people to participate
in college activities by helping them gain access to information through
a variety of communication methods. An Intervenor acts as the eyes
and ears of the person with deafblindness.
Close
Contact - a modification of sign language interpreting that allows
for restricted visual fields and proximity requirements.
Tactile
- a communication method in which the receiver's hands are placed lightly
upon the hands of the signer to perceive the signs.
Computerized
Notetaker
The Computerized Notetaker's role is to provide
equal access to course content by recording auditory information on a
computer - allowing the student to simultaneously view a monitor as necessary.
They may also provide an edited copy of the notes.
C.A.N.
- Computer Assisted Notetaking. Any notetaking that uses a computer
to record typed notes that can be printed for the student.
Verbatim
- Notes that consist of a near word for word reproduction.
Study
Notes - Notes that are condensed to bring out the main points
C.A.R.T.
- Computer Aided Realtime Translation. Notetaking that uses a stenotype
machine to make an exact, instant translation of the spoken word into
visual text.
Peer
Notetaker
A hearing student in class with a deaf, deafened
and hard of hearing student who provides basic class notes.
Peer
Tutor
A student knowledgeable in a course or program area
and assists deaf, deafened or hard of hearing students with studies.
Revised:
February 25, 2011
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