Deaf & Hard of Hearing Support Services

DRC’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services staff facilitate various accommodations providing equal communication access for DHH students. DHH services include: Realtime Captioning, Sign Language Interpreting, or use of an Assistive Listening Device. All services are provided on a request-only basis for DRC students.

Realtime captioning is a method of providing immediate translation of spoken words into text using a steno machine and specialized speech-to-text software. The text is then displayed on the student’s personal device to follow in real time, allowing students to receive the same information by capturing the spoken word and environmental cues. This gives students the ability to interpret the meaning for themselves and permits full interaction in the classroom setting. DRC captioning services are provided by qualified professional Realtime Captioners. 

Sign language interpreting is a method of providing immediate interpretation of spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL). Interpreting services are provided by qualified professional ASL interpreters.

Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are used to amplify sound and provide students with improved access in the classroom. The speaker will wear a microphone attached to a transmitter and sound is amplified by a wireless receiver attached to headphones or hearing aids worn by the student.

How to Get Started

Complete the MyDRC New Student Application.  Please upload your disability documentation when submitting your application.  Once your application and disability documentation are received, the DRC will schedule an Intake Meeting with an Access Specialist.   

You are not officially registered with the DRC until after you have completed your Intake Meeting. 

To learn more about DRC's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services please review the DRC Policies and Procedures.