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How should schools/institutions utilize staff interpreting and speech-to-text providers when transitioning from in-person to online classes?

Staff, hourly and contracted service providers (interpreting and speech-to-text) should continue to provide services remotely. This ensures consistency with services for the student. Work with service providers to ensure they have:

  • Access to high-speed internet.
  • A private space to work from (e.g., some schools are allowing service providers to use offices on campus as long as they observe self-quarantine protocols).
  • Appropriate equipment, such as headphones with a microphone and a computer with webcam and any necessary software.
  • Access to LMS or live video platforms.
  • The student and instructor’s contact information in case of technical troubleshooting.
  • Staff and hourly providers can also assist with:
  • Captioning media for online courses (or prepare a transcript).
  • Provide interpreting for pre-recorded lectures.
  • Be available remotely for online tutoring, meetings or online school activities unrelated to the classroom.
  • Additional information:

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Updated on July 29, 2022

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