Communication Strategies

Communication Strategies: Hi, I’m Carol Marchetti. I’m an associate professor of statistics in the college of science.
Karla’s Advice to Faculty

Karla’s Advice to Faculty: In educational settings, I would say, “Ask what is needed.”
Bruce’s Perspective on the Value of Connection

The journey of a deafblind person is a difficult thing. There is no perfect answer how to navigate it. It’s an individual thing.
David’s Experience: Notetaking

The accommodations I had for my class while in college were a notetaker and interpreters. I heavily relied on my interpreters for in-class discussions and lectures because I faced a lot of difficulties understanding what my teacher was saying while writing on the board with their back to me or what answers my peers were discussing behind me.
Autumn’s Experience: Access vs Accommodations

So, my worst experience ever was watching music videos in my Intimate Relationships class. Some videos were about love or heartbreak or whatever, that’s not the point.
FAQ: Who pays for accommodations?

Has your disability services office told you they are out of funds or that you have to pay for your own service providers? If so, that’s not right.
FAQ: What are some strategies for working with remote interpreters or speech-to-text providers?

What are some strategies that you can use when working with remote Interpreters or speech to text transcribers
FAQ: How can I prepare if colleges continue online classes in the summer and fall?

How can you prepare in case colleges continue online classes throughout the summer and fall?
FAQ: What are some ways to manage the switch to all classes being online now?

Now that classes have transitioned to be online, how are you handling the change?
FAQ: What do I do if my video is slow, fuzzy or loses it’s connection?

If your video is slow or fuzzy, freezes or continues to lose connection, here’s what you can do:
FAQ: What resources will help me advocate with the DSS office?

Need help advocating with the disability services office? Here are some resources to help you!
FAQ: What were some of the top tips from both of the student panels?

Want some “top tips” for success? Here’s some advice from other students!