What is an appropriate request?
Your request will be screened to ensure that it is an opportunity NOT covered by requirements such as ADA, IDEA, and any other local, state, or federal requirements. Additionally, if consumers are paying for services (e.g., admissions, registration, etc.), this will require qualified interpreters.
Examples of types of assignments that may be a good fit for interpreting students:
Birthday parties
Sporting events (ie: soccer practice, basketball lessons, etc.)
Family reunions
Community social events
A low-stakes assignment that already has a certified interpreter booked (provided this certified interpreter is willing to work with an uncredentialed student).
The more information provided when submitting the request, the easier it will be for us to determine if the assignment is appropriate for interpeting students.
Please note: anything pertaining to college classes, medical appointments, mental health, police interactions, legal work, or platform assignments are not appropriate for student interpreters.
What if I am looking for an interpreter on Northeastern's campus for a deaf or hard of hearing student, faculty, or staff member?
Please contact the Disability Access Services (DAS) for any on campus interpreting requests.
How do I request an interpreter if the event is not a good fit for student interpreters and is not affliated with Northeastern University?
For requests in the state of Massachusetts, please contact the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH). MCDHH is a statewide interpreter refferal service for various settings.
How will I know if my request has been filled?
We will email the requestor as soon as we have filled the assignment.
How do I provide feedback for the services provided?
We encourage you to share feedback with us in order to ensure our students learn from the experience. Please feel free to email us at nuaslprogram@gmail.com or c.obrien@northeastern.edu with any feedback you'd like to share.
I still have more questions that haven't been answered, who should I contact?
Please email nuaslprogram@gmail.com we will be monitoring this inbox and get back to you as quickly as possible.