We provide the following services for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing upon students' request:

• Interpreting 
• Real time Captioning (C-Print or CART)

How to request services

For the first time request:

• Connect with us: schedule an initial meeting by contacting the office. 
• Complete the initial meeting and review the student's responsibilities.
• Provide your class schedule in advance to the Lead Sign Language Interpreter.

For students who previously requested services:

• Provide your class schedule each semester in advance to the Lead Sign Language Interpreter.

For class-related activities, meetings, reviews, or group sessions:

• Contact the Lead Sign Language Interpreter in advance.

Service Priority

Interpreting or captioning requests are prioritized as follows: 

• Academic - This includes classes, field trips, study groups, events that are required for classes, meetings with instructors or academic advisors, tutorials.
• Non-Academic or Extra Curricular students’ activities - This includes club meetings, concerts, performing arts, workshops, and campus events such as lectures and conferences.
• Campus Events sponsored by the university, colleges, or departments including University address, guest lecturers, recognition ceremonies, celebrations, conferences.

Contact

Denise May, Lead Sign Language Interpreter  
Email: denise.may@umontana.edu
Phone: (406) 243-2481 (voice) or (406) 813-0868 (cell/text)