Deaf & Hard of Hearing Support Services
Overview
DRC’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Support Services staff facilitate various accommodations providing equal communication access for DHH students. DHH services include: Realtime Captioning, Sign Language Interpreting, or use of an Assistive Listening Device. All services are provided on a request-only basis for DRC students.
Realtime captioning is a method of providing immediate translation of spoken words into text using a steno machine and specialized speech-to-text software. The text is then displayed on the student’s personal device to follow in real time, allowing students to receive the same information by capturing the spoken word and environmental cues. This gives students the ability to interpret the meaning for themselves and permits full interaction in the classroom setting. DRC captioning services are provided by qualified professional Realtime Captioners.
Sign language interpreting is a method of providing immediate interpretation of spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL). Interpreting services are provided by qualified professional ASL interpreters.
Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are used to amplify sound and provide students with improved access in the classroom. The speaker will wear a microphone attached to a transmitter and sound is amplified by a wireless receiver attached to headphones or hearing aids worn by the student.
Realtime captioning is a method of providing immediate translation of spoken words into text using a steno machine and specialized speech-to-text software. The text is then displayed on the student’s personal device to follow in real time, allowing students to receive the same information by capturing the spoken word and environmental cues. This gives students the ability to interpret the meaning for themselves and permits full interaction in the classroom setting. DRC captioning services are provided by qualified professional Realtime Captioners.
Sign language interpreting is a method of providing immediate interpretation of spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL). Interpreting services are provided by qualified professional ASL interpreters.
Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are used to amplify sound and provide students with improved access in the classroom. The speaker will wear a microphone attached to a transmitter and sound is amplified by a wireless receiver attached to headphones or hearing aids worn by the student.
Student Responsibilities
Schedule Changes
Schedule changes made after Priority Registration may result in delay of services. Student’s eligibility for Priority Registration may be withdrawn due to a change in disability status or if it is not used for the reason it was approved. The student is required to notify the DHH Coordinator of any changes to their class schedule within 3 business days. Failure to request services within this timeframe may delay delivery of services.
Attendance
The student must attend class to receive services. The student is expected provide advance notice to the DHH Coordinator in the event of an absence or late arrival. If student is not in class within 20 minutes of class start time and has not contacted the coordinator, it will be assumed that the student is not attending class and the service provider will leave. Irregular attendance of 5 or more missed classes may require a meeting with the DHH Coordinator to evaluate effective use of services. If services are suspended, reasonable accommodations will be made in the interim.
Working with DHH Staff
Service providers are not responsible for informing the DHH Coordinator of class cancellations, future absences, or additional upcoming service requests. All accommodation matters must be discussed between the DHH coordinator and student.
Schedule changes made after Priority Registration may result in delay of services. Student’s eligibility for Priority Registration may be withdrawn due to a change in disability status or if it is not used for the reason it was approved. The student is required to notify the DHH Coordinator of any changes to their class schedule within 3 business days. Failure to request services within this timeframe may delay delivery of services.
Attendance
The student must attend class to receive services. The student is expected provide advance notice to the DHH Coordinator in the event of an absence or late arrival. If student is not in class within 20 minutes of class start time and has not contacted the coordinator, it will be assumed that the student is not attending class and the service provider will leave. Irregular attendance of 5 or more missed classes may require a meeting with the DHH Coordinator to evaluate effective use of services. If services are suspended, reasonable accommodations will be made in the interim.
Working with DHH Staff
Service providers are not responsible for informing the DHH Coordinator of class cancellations, future absences, or additional upcoming service requests. All accommodation matters must be discussed between the DHH coordinator and student.
Resources
To request Interpreting or Captioning for course or campus events (one-time events, special events etc.), please use the Custom Request module of the myDRC portal.
If you are faculty or staff on campus, and need to request Interpreting or Captioning for course or campus events (one-time events, special events etc.), please submit our .
To schedule an appointment with a Deaf & Hard of Hearing Support Services staff member email drcdhh@cpp.edu.
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