Sign language interpreting services may be requested for classes, class related activities, and events/activities open to students and/or the public.
As required by law, Disability Access Services (DAS) provides qualified interpreters. Interpreters working for DAS must also abide by the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
Please check the class syllabus for information concerning field trips, extra credit opportunities and other activities that will require accommodations.
Requests for accommodations should be made through the student’s DAS Online Services account.
Advertisements for an event should list a contact person to whom requests for accommodations can be made. If no such information is provided, interpreters can be requested through the student’s DAS Online Services account. Students, staff & faculty can request an interpreter for a non-class event using the Custom Request form.
A minimum of 48 hours advance notice is requested; one week advance notice is preferred. Please do not make requests directly to interpreters. Interpreters must have prior approval from DAS before accepting assignments.
Please see the NAD -RID Code of Professional Conduct for information regarding the role of an interpreter.
The student should discuss concerns relating to the interpreter/interpreting process directly with the interpreter. If the issue remains unresolved, the student should make an appointment with the Manager of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Access Services by emailing DHOH.services@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-3670 (voice).
Periodically, Disability Access Services conducts evaluations of our programs and service providers. Student participation and candid comments are appreciated. The information will be used to improve the quality of all our programs and will be shared with captioners in order to aid their professional development.
Page Updated 10/2014