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
