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Procedures for Scheduling Sign Language Interpreters
Please use the following procedures for scheduling your sign language
interpreters.
For Classes:
1. Sign up for your classes on the earliest day possible; since you qualify
for “Priority Registration” you can do that on Day 1.
2. Fill out the Counseling Center’s “Request for Resources” form as soon as
possible and list your preferred interpreters for each class; turn in a copy
of your new schedule of classes with your “Request” form. USI requires you
to submit your request for accommodations 60 days before the start of
classes.
3. Your USI counselor will send your interpreter request with a copy of your
schedule to your VR counselor; USI will work with VR to determine payment
and scheduling responsibilities.
4. Please let us know your preferred location for meeting interpreters the first
week of classes so we can assist with the arrangements. If you do not give
us your preference, we will instruct interpreters to meet you outside each
classroom.
5. Submit a list of textbooks needed for your interpreters by the end of the
first week of classes; we will provide one set of “extra” textbooks per
class.
For Activities Outside the Classroom:
1. Submit your request for sign language interpreters for extracurricular
activities to the USI Department or individual faculty or staff person
organizing the event, since they are responsible for the accessibility of
that event.
2. If you are unable to determine the appropriate sponsor for an event, please contact the ADA Coordinator Doug Goeppner in Human Resources at 465-7101 using Relay Indiana services, or by e-mailing him at drgoeppner@usi.edu .
For more information or assistance, please contact the Counseling Center at
812-464-1961 (voice) or 812-465-7072 (TTY).