Dear Student:
Interpreting Services play a critical role in the success of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
(HOH). In addition to providing the communication link for you as the student to interact in classes;
interpreters make it possible for all students who are Deaf or HOH to gain access to other school
activities and services.
This Deaf/HOH Student Packet offers guidelines, clarifies expectations, and describes student
responsibilities.
This document may be updated from time-to-time. Please check the website for the most up-to-date
version and contact Student Accessibility Services with any questions.
Sincerely,
Cathy Ann Felice, M.A. Deborah Kosior
Learning Disabilities Specialist Associate of Student Accessibility Services
cfelice@txcc.commnet.edu dkosior@txcc.commnet.edu
Tunxis Community College
Academic Success & Tutoring Center
Student Accessibility Services
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
860.773.1530
General Email: tx-ds@txcc.commnet.edu
Academic Success & Tutoring Center
Student Accessibility Services
Interpreting Services Guidelines
All interpreting requests must go through Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students needing
interpreting services are strongly encouraged to register at least three weeks in advance of class to
better ensure that an interpreter is located and available. A failure to do so might limit our ability to
meet your needs.
Once registered, students who are deaf/hard of hearing need to request services through the
Accommodate portal: https://tunxis-accommodate.symplicity.com (for returning students) or
https://tunxis-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation (for new students) and
complete the Interpreter/Note Taking Request form. Requests are processed in the order in
which they are received.
Interpreters are scheduled until the end of the posted class time. If an instructor goes past the
designated time, or if a student needs to speak to the instructor after class, the interpreter may
stay if her/his schedule allows it. If the interpreter needs to leave, and the instructor continues
teaching, the interpreter should inform the student that she/he has to leave and inform SAS of
the situation via email.
If Interpreting Services will be needed for any other college activities (e.g., tutoring, advising,
events on campus including plays, lectures and ceremonies), email SAS two weeks in advance
or as soon as the need for an interpreter is discovered.
Absences/Cancellations - Notify SAS at tx-ds@txcc.commnet.edu if possible at least 24 hours
prior.
If you have not appeared at the beginning of class or an appointment and have not indicated
that you will be arriving late, the interpreter is required to wait 30 minutes outside of the
classroom. They will leave after 30 minutes.
If a student is a no show 3 times for a class or an appointment and fails to notify SAS in
advance, interpreter services may be suspended.
We ask that all students who receive interpreting service provide updated contact information to a SAS
Specialist to help with communication; including preferred method of contact (i.e. Relay, email). If
there are changes to your information, please notify SAS as soon as possible. This information is
critical to receive messages, possible schedule changes, and any non-emergency phone message.
Interpreters will adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional
Conduct. ( http://www.rid.org/UserFiles/File/NAD_RID_ETHICS.pdf)
Academic Success & Tutoring Center
Student Accessibility Services
Interpreter/Note Taking Request Form
Name: _______________________________________
Student ID @_________________________
Phone Number: ______________________ Email Address: ___________________________
Interpreter/Note Taking requests should be submitted 3 weeks in advance of the date requested.
Interpreting services requested:_____ASL_______ESL_______PSE_____Oral Lip Reading
Today’s Date: ___________
Class/CRN #
Days
Begin Time
End Time
Room #
End Date
Staff Use Only:
LifeBridge Contacted ___ Interpreter Assigned___ Note Taker Assigned_____ DB___
Confirmation with Student ___ Instructor Notified____
Interpreting requests are dependent upon interpreter availability and are processed in the order
in which they are received. Once interpreting and note taking arrangements have been made,
you will receive an email confirmation.
________________________________ __________________
Student Signature Date
To cancel an appointment, please contact both:
Debbie Kosior
Dkosior@tunxis.edu and tx-ds@txcc.commnet.edu
TYY 1-800-833-8134
Academic Success & Tutoring Center
Student Accessibility Services
Interpreter/Note Taking Services Student Contract
By signing below, you indicate that you have read the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Guidelines
and agree to the following:
If you plan to miss a class or an appointment you MUST notify Student Accessibility Services by
calling 860.773.1530 or by emailing tx-ds@txcc.commnet.edu.
Initial
______ I understand that I need to notify Student Accessibility Services that I will miss class or
an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
_______ I understand that if I do not appear at the beginning of class and have not indicated that
I will be arriving late, the interpreter and note taker will wait 30 minutes outside of the
classroom before leaving.
______ I understand that notification less than 24 hours before class or an appointment is
considered late notice.
______ I understand that if I am a no show for class or for an appointment 3 times during a
semester, my interpreter and note taking services may be suspended.
______ I understand that if a note taker is assigned, they are NOT responsible for providing any
tutoring services or guidance of class work/homework assignments.
_______ I understand that if the note taker has any notes, they will be made available in the
Academic Success & Tutoring Center within 24 hours after each class.
Student Signature Date