Sign language interpreting, on-site and remote Communication Access Real Time Translation (CART) services are available for students at no cost for academic-related purposes. Departments or agencies that request interpreter or CART services may be charged back for the cost of services.
In order to ensure effective services, course schedules should be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Meetings, events or other academic activities should be submitted a minimum of 7 days in advance to schedule interpreters or CART services.
Temple staff and administrators requesting interpreting for university-sponsored events should contact DRS a minimum of 14 days in advance. It is the responsibility of the organizers of the event to make the request on behalf of attendees.
Any changes to the schedule or request should be forwarded to DRS immediately.
Please note that DRS Staff will make a best-faith effort to provide services for requests that are not made within a reasonable timeline but cannot ensure that interpreting or CART will be available.
All one-time interpreting and CART requests should be submitted through the appropriate form below:
