Interpreters and Real-time Access

 

Real-time Communication Access

Disability Support Services arranges for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters, TypeWell Transcribers,  and Assistive Technology such as FM Listening Systems and equipment for displaying captioned video.

  • American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
  • TypeWell
  • Assistive Technology

To arrange for real-time communication access services or to address any questions or concerns, contact the DSS Staff Interpreter/Coordinator Brenna Povelite at 907-786-4530 or email bpovelite2@alaska.edu.

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters

Students using American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters are encouraged to make their request to DSS with as much advance notice as possible to facilitate scheduling. Make requests for classes by logging into the DSS system. For other events, please use the ASL Interpreter Request Form.

Transcribing Services

This accommodation can include access to automatically generated transcripts from Zoom or trained transcribers that use laptop computers and sophisticated abbreviation software to provide real-time communication access for students.

Students using Transcribers are encouraged to make their request to DSS with as much advance notice as possible to facilitate scheduling.

For more information visit the TypeWell website.