Deaf, Hard of Hearing Services
Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Accessibility Resources will make every effort to provide access to communication for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing members of the campus community. These services are provided for students who are actively enrolled and the general public alike. Two common services are ASL interpreting and professional live captioning using Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART).
Transcribing and Interpreting Requests:
Submit a request for an interpreter or CART at least 2 weeks in advance. Every effort will be made to fulfill them. To request the use of an ASL interpreter or CART:
- Click the button below to submit a custom request. You may need to log in with your Minnesota State University login credentials first.
- Students and alumni: yourstarid@go.minnstate.edu
- Staff and Faculty: yourstarid@minnstate.edu
Submit Interpreter and/or Cart Request
Please refer to the Interpreter Guidelines page for additional information concerning this service. Students who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing may also be eligible for other accommodations for their disability-related needs and should visit with staff in Accessibility Resources to discuss.
Other Types of Accommodations
Sign language interpreting, transcribing, and FM systems are the accommodations most widely used by d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Captioning and Academic Technology: Captioning of media content is done through Academic Technology Services in IT Solutions. Visit the Captioning and Academic Technology page to learn more.
FM systems are assistive listening devices checked out on availability to students with limitations related to hearing loss or central auditory processing disorder. This device includes a small microphone for the instructor and a personal earpiece receiver for the student.
Transcribing communication access real-time translation (CART) is a transcription service similar to captioning, as it provides those who are deaf and hard of hearing access to the spoken word. It is helpful for those who do not use interpreters or when written English is a more reasonable accommodation for a particular setting.
Notetaking services are another accommodation offered to students with a need. Learn more on the Notetaking Services page.
