Deaf or Hard of Hearing

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT RENSSELAER FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS

If you have a hearing loss, the following services may be provided or arranged through Disability Services for Students:

Recruitment of notetakers (financial assistance may be available through your state rehabilitation agency)
Notification of faculty regarding your requirements in the classroom
Use of a personal assistive listening system
Installation of visual fire alarm in your residence hall
Installation of adapted telephone equipment or TTY in your residence hall or other locations
Other services as determined by individual need

If you use sign language interpreters, Disability Services for Students can also assist in arranging for qualified interpreters through local interpreter referral agencies. Financial assistance to pay for interpreters may be available through your state rehabilitation agency or will be provided by Rensselaer. If you are interested in CART services, please contact DSS to learn more about its availability.

Rensselaer will provide individualized attention to your particular needs to ensure access to all programs. Please contact us early to facilitate planning.

Write: Debra Hamilton, Assistant Dean, Disability Services for Students, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 12180-3590 Call: During the hours of 1-5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, (518) 276-2746 (voice or TTY) Send email: dss@rpi.edu.