SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Sign Language Interpreter/ Real Time Captioning Policy and Contract
Name:
format: Last, First, M SWC ID Date
1. Requesting an Interpreter or Real Time Captioning
FOR CLASSES:
I must request services in writing from DSS for the class(es) for which I need an interpreter/real time
captionist at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.
I must be registered in these classes and provide the following information:
Name of course and course number ................For example: ..BIOL-120-07
Start date and end date ............................................................02/01/21 05/28/21
Days and times that the class meets ........................................MWF 9 A.M.10:15 A.M.
The room number of the class ..................................................Room 28-112
I understand that DSS cannot guarantee that an interpreter/real time captioning will be available
or assigned to me if I do not give a minimum of four weeks advance written notice.
FOR NON CLASSROOM APPOINTMENTS:
I must request services in writing from DSS at least 10 working days in advance of my appointment(s). The
request must include:
The event or purpose for request (i.e., tutoring, meeting with instructor)
The room number and name of the office or department
The date, and starting and ending time of the appointment
You may use the American Sign Language / Real Time Captioning (RTC) Request Form for your request(s)
2. Changes or Cancellations for Classroom Services
If I am more than 15 minutes late for a class, it will count as an absence.
I will notify the Interpreter Coordinator at jnominni@swccd.edu immediately of any changes, additions, or
drops I make to my class schedule.
If I will be absent, I must contact the Interpreter Coordinator at jnominni@swccd.edu at least 24 hours (1
day) in advance of the class.
If I do not call to cancel an interpreter/real time captionist 24 hours in advance, the DSS Office will send me
a written warning.
On my second absence without cancellation, DSS will suspend services until I meet with my DSS Specialist
to discuss reinstatement. I will continue in class with a notetaker during that time.
On my third absence without cancellation an ongoing interpreter/real time captioning assignment will be
discontinued and I must request interpreter/real time captioning service for each individual assignment
that service is needed for.
By signing this Sign Language Interpreter/Real Time Captioning Policy and Contract I affirm that I
understand and agree with the rules for responsible use of these services and I will abide by them.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ TERM: ___________________________
DSS Contact Information: Voice 619-482-6512
VP 619-207-4480
E-mail dss@swccd.edu