Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program (DHH)
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (DHH) provides services for Deaf and hard of hearing students on all campus locations of Santa Rosa Junior College. Deaf and hard of hearing students receive a full range of accommodations to assist them in achieving their academic and personal goals.
Accommodations include: interpreting, captioning, note-taking, assistive listening devices, and testing accommodations. Additionally, students have access to the various services available to all students, including transfer assistance, vocation counseling and tutoring.
Many students participate in extracurricular activities, such as playing on sports teams, attending SRJC cultural events and joining campus clubs. The Disability Resources Department faculty, staff and interpreters strive to provide access and support so that all Deaf and hard of hearing students can be successful.
ASL Interpreter Services
We provide remote and in-person ASL interpreter services to SRJC students, faculty and staff. New or prospective students should visit the Getting Started page and plan to meet with a DRD Specialist to sign up for services.
To request an ASL interpreter, please fill out the online form below:
Please submit all requests at least one week in advance of the date(s) requested. We cannot guarantee services will be available for last minute requests.
Real-Time Captioning Services
We use a remote transcription service to provide real-time captioning in both Zoom and in-person settings. A laptop is required to access this service. If you do not have a laptop to use, you can borrow one through the Library's technology loan program.
To request real-time captioning services, please fill out the online form below:
Please submit all requests at least one week in advance of the date(s) requested. We cannot guarantee services will be available for last minute requests.
Information for DHH Students
How to Request an Interpreter (coming soon)
ASL Zoom Etiquette Video
Tips for Using Zoom with Interpreters (coming soon)
Schedule of Classes Tutorial (captioned and in ASL)
Tips to Plan Your College Schedule (ASL video)
Assisted Listening Device Demo (Video)
Information for ASL Interpreters
SRJC Interpreter Handbook
Best Practices for Interpreting in Zoom (coming soon)
NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
Guidelines for Sharing Info About Deaf Students w/Other Interpreters, Specialists & Supervisors
Information for Faculty and Staff
Below are useful resources for making online and in-person classrooms accessible, using ASL interpreters and/or real-time captioning, and finding tools and programs to help you better understand and accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students.
Tips for Teaching Deaf Students Online
Instructor Checklist for Zoom Classrooms
Managing Closed Captions and Live Transcriptions In Zoom
ALD (Assistive Listening Device) Letter for Instructors
ASL Zoom Etiquette Video
How to Edit Captions in YouTube
Deaf Community and Culture FAQs
NEW: Instructional Strategies for Deaf Student Success
NEW: Teaching Deaf Students Online
Video Phone Locations
SRJC has a videophone set up in the InterCultural Center (ICC) located in Pioneer Hall. Students may use the videophone to make phone calls as needed.
Pioneer Hall hours:
M/W 9:00am-7:00pm
T/TH 9:00am-5:00pm
The Petaluma campus also has a videophone located in the DRD Office in Jacobs Hall, Room 101.
For assistance in using the equipment and/or making a call, please contact the Interpreting Office.