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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Interpreting Services
Qualified and nationally certified sign language interpreters will be provided to students who qualify through Accessibility Resource Centers for Students.
They provided classroom lectures and labs, meetings with instructors, club meetings, field trips, or any Boise State educational activities.
Students are required to make requests for interpreting services in advance.
Cart Services
CART stands for Communication Access Real-time translation (real-time captioning).
Real-Time Captioning involves transcribing all of the communication in the classroom so that the student with a hearing loss can read along, fill in the information they were unable to hear, and otherwise follow and participate in the learning environment.
Notetaking Services
In-class notetaking service is for students whose disabilities limit them from taking effective notes and is determined a reasonable accommodation by an access counselor.
A notetaker is a student registered in the same class as a student.
Student services are being requested. They are individuals identified by the access student who agrees to perform the duties of a notetaker.
Notetaking service access can provide a stipend payment for students who volunteer to be in-class notetakers.
Video Captioning
A video caption for the deaf is a text-based representation of the audio content in a video. It serves to make the video's spoken language and sound accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Video captions typically appear at the bottom of the screen and provide a textual description of spoken dialogue, sound effects, and any other relevant audio information. They enable people with hearing disabilities to fully understand and enjoy the video's content, making it inclusive and accessible to a wider audience. Captions can be created manually by transcribers or generated automatically through speech recognition technology. In addition to aiding those with hearing impairments, video captions can also be beneficial in noisy environments, for language learners, and for people who prefer to watch videos without sound.
Amplification Devices
Amplification devices for the deaf are assistive technologies designed to enhance the auditory experience of individuals who have hearing impairments. These devices work by increasing the volume and clarity of sound, making it easier for people with hearing loss to communicate and engage with the world around them. There are various types of amplification devices available, each with its specific features and applications.