This is a reminder to the NTID community that the Department of Access Services significantly reduces its workforce during the summer months. Please make sure to plan and communicate your needs in advance.

In collaboration with the NTID President’s office, DAS, and RIT Production Services, convocation and commencement attendees will see a change in how interpreting services are provided during ceremonies this May. In previous years, sign language interpreters were stationed throughout the main floor of every event. This year, interpreters will stand on stage next to each presenter and be projected on the main screen for all to see. Real-time captioning will also continue to be provided on the projected screen and any additional interpreting needs (close vision, deafblind, or ProTactile) can be requested. We expect this will be a positive change for graduates, families, and community attendees.