Newly deaf and in college

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This next semester I will be attending college and I just wanted to know what has been your experience?

[If this is in the wrong section sorry :)]
 
You oral right? look into things like CART and notetakers prefered seating

yes it is in the wrong section should be in deaf education section
 
O.o whoops. AND I don't know how to move this thread. But, anyways. I am oral but I do know sign. My question is, do I pay for the interpreter or does the school?
 
Unless you're filthy rich (ie, have a thousand or so of completely disposable income every week) I suggest you get the school to pay for it.
 
keikogrusendorf said:
O.o whoops. AND I don't know how to move this thread. But, anyways. I am oral but I do know sign. My question is, do I pay for the interpreter or does the school?
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The school has to pay the interpreter.
 
hi, I am starting college next semester too. The college is required by ADA law to provide the interpreter (i am prodoundly deaf). My college is try to fight me for interpreter because can be expensive but my dad said we will take to court if comes to that.
 
Shoshana, your dad doesn't need to go to court. If you are in Florida, contact the Clearinghouse on Disabilities. Just give them the person's name and phone number from your college who is denying you the interpreter services.....or your college's Office of Disability Services. The Clearinghouse is a state agency, and they will contact your college and explain to them the law. They have helped out many Deaf people I know. Here is their website: Governor's Commission on Disabilities / Other Programs / Department of Management Services - DMS

Here is the contact info for them also:

The Clearinghouse on Disability Information serves as an information and referral source connecting people with disabilities and advocates of people with disabilities to the resources they need that will assist with their issues.

For more information or to speak to a disability specialist please call 1-877-ADA-4YOU or 1-877-232-4968

I hope that helps :)
 
jrsysure76 said:
Shoshana, your dad doesn't need to go to court. If you are in Florida, contact the Clearinghouse on Disabilities. Just give them the person's name and phone number from your college who is denying you the interpreter services.....or your college's Office of Disability Services. The Clearinghouse is a state agency, and they will contact your college and explain to them the law. They have helped out many Deaf people I know. Here is their website: Governor's Commission on Disabilities / Other Programs / Department of Management Services - DMS

Here is the contact info for them also:

The Clearinghouse on Disability Information serves as an information and referral source connecting people with disabilities and advocates of people with disabilities to the resources they need that will assist with their issues.

For more information or to speak to a disability specialist please call 1-877-ADA-4YOU or 1-877-232-4968

I hope that helps :)
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!! That really does help!! :ty::ty::ty:
 
Hey eikogrusendorf!

So I experienced the exact same problem that you are now just encountering. What other people have said is true. You need to meet with the disability office on campus and register with them to be able to receive accommodations. You probably don't know ASL now so I wouldn't suggest asking for an interpreter but rather for CART. Basically, they close-caption what the professor and your fellow students say real time. I find this useful, because honestly, lipreading just isn't enough...Some schools also allow you to receive notes from other students which might help as well.

But let me just say that you are in a much better place than I was. ^.^ My hearing loss came right at the middle of the semester and so things were quite hectic. At least you will be able to get this resolved right! I wish you the best of luck!

Faye
 
If you decide that CART is what you wish to have, then you should be provided with a transcript of every class from the CART provider.

If you have a CART provider that is inadequate or not of use to you: not readable notes in class, fails to provide transcript in a timely manner, not reliable doesn't show up to class etc, etc, etc.... then you must make sure that the disability service office is aware of the problems and they replace your provider with someone who is able to do the job. The best thing to do is look for a provider with a certification from the NCRA. The National Court Reporters Association. make your school aware that this is what you want. The NCRA has a source book for CART providers available online.

The same thing goes for if you choose to have an interpreter. insist that the person is what YOU need. This is YOUR education. make the most of it.
 
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