Captioning and Tactile Services

The tactile lab operates to provide tactile information for students who require Braille and raised line drawings.  Course syllabi, handouts and other instructional materials can be put into a tactile format.  Since these services are individualized, students and professors must work closely with the OSD to produce these documents in a timely manner.

For students with hearing impairments, the Office for Students with Disabilities has a captioning lab to caption videotapes.  Additionally, interpreter services can be arranged based upon need and availability.  Since these services require additional lead time for the OSD to produce this work or to hire personnel, the sooner it is known that these services will be required, the better chance services will be in place for the requested times.  A limited number of interpreters are available in the region and students needing this service must work closely with the OSD to establish a schedule.  Other services may be available depending on the student’s need as determined by documentation provided to the OSD.