Services for Individuals with Hearing Impairments

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INTERPRETER SERVICES: Students who use sign language or speech reading as a major source of communication may request Interpreter Services from UDSS. UDSS hires, supervises, and schedules Interpreters (or Signers) to interpret class lectures, laboratory and class discussion sections; meetings with instructors, advisors, tutors, Student Affairs professionals; participation in UW sponsored events and activities (e.g. public lectures, cultural events), etc.

NOTE-TAKING: UDSS advocates with instructors to encourage their assistance in locating qualified note-takers in individual classes. Note-takers are generally volunteers who are taking the same class. Note-taking paper is available from the UDSS office.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICE/FM TRAINING DEVICE: In conjunction with the Speech and Hearing Clinic, UDSS provides access to personal FM listening systems that are used by both the student and the instructor. The instructor speaks into a microphone. The student wears a head set, neck loop or ear piece into which the instructor’s voice comes directly. The unit is very effective in helping to eliminate background noise in the classroom setting.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION: UDSS assists with arranging priority registration for students who will need Interpreter Services. This ensures early intervention in arranging Interpreter schedules and instructor contact.

TUTOR REFERRAL, STUDY SKILLS ASSISTANCE, ETC: UDSS provides additional support services through other projects within Students Educational Opportunity and Student Affairs. They include tutor referral, assistance with study strategies, as well as academic, personal, and career counseling.

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