ASL Interpreting & CART

AVAILABLE ACCOMODATIONS

The Office of Accessibility provides interpreting and CART services for deaf/hard of hearing students registered with the office, as well as for visitors to campus who need the service. Sign language interpreting and CART services are available for all academic classes/meetings and university-related activities. Early notification is very important.

  • Register with the Office of Accessibility upon acceptance into Auburn University.

  • Indicate interpreting or CART services needed when establishing appropriate accommodations.

  • Upon registering for classes, please contact the Accommodation Specialist assigned to your college with a list of the classes in which interpreting, or CART is needed.

  • Report any change in schedule to the Office of Accessibility as soon as changes occur.

  • Absences: If a student is absent from a class two (2) consecutive times without notifying the Office of Accessibility, a meeting will be needed with the Accommodation Specialist assigned to the student's college to discuss the situation. The Office of Accessibility understands that it is the right of any student to miss class. However, prior notification is needed so interpreter and CART services/resources are not wasted.

  • If a student is late to a class, they must notify the Office of Accessibility so the interpreter or captionist will not leave, as outlined below. In the event prior notification has not been given, the interpreter will wait outside of class for Ten (10) minutes for a 50-minute class. Fifteen (15) minutes for a 1 hour and 15-minute class. Twenty minutes for a 2-hour class.

  • Discuss any interpreting problems with the interpreter. If additional assistance is needed to resolve a problem, make an appointment with your Accommodation Specialist.

  • Discuss any CART problems with the captionist. If additional assistance is needed to resolve a problem, email The Office Of Accessibility (accessibility@auburn.edu) with details for what course(s) you are encountering problems with captioning in.

  • For academic meetings with advisors, professors, etc., requests for interpreter services need to be made as early as possible, no later than five (5) business days in advance of the meeting.