The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and access for in all programs and activities sponsored by the University for all deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Consistent with Nebraska Revised Statutes (NRS) § 20-150 to § 20-159, all interpreters employed by the University must hold a current Nebraska Sign Language Interpreting License.
Current and Prospective Students Faculty and Staff University Guests
Procedures for Requesting Services
All requests are initiated by using the On-Campus Requisition (OCR) process:
To request sign language interpreting services, please complete and submit the On-Campus Requisition form below to
the UNL American Sign Language Interpreter Coordinator.
For best outcomes, 3 weeks’ notice is preferred for most interpreting requests. Additional time is preferred for the performing arts.
Requisitions should include the following:
• Campus Address – Requesting Department
• Campus Address - Billing Department (only if different than requesting department)
• Date services were requested
• Date of Event
• Description:
- Title of Event and Details (type of event, presenter(s))
- Start time/End time, Event location (building and room)
- Special instructions
- Individual needing services (deaf attendee or participant)
Individual needing services (deaf attendee or participant)
If event is revenue-generating include:
• Cost Object number
• GL Account number
To request a sign language interpreter for on-campus events, this form must be completed and emailed to ssd@unl.edu.
Contact Crystal Pierce, UNL American Sign Language Interpreter Coordinator, at ssd@unl.edu or 402-472-3787, with any questions.
Current and Prospective Students
The Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSD) coordinates interpreting services for the deaf or hard of hearing students for classroom and lab requirements, and academic-related activities. Deaf and hard of hearing students should contact the SSD Interpreter Coordinator to share course schedules and discuss service needs as soon as they are registered for the semester. A Student Interpreter Request form must be filled out and submitted to the SSD Interpreter Coordinator at ssd@unl.edu regarding any interpreter requests for any academic activities that fall outside of regular class times.
If a current deaf or hard of hearing student, who is registered with the SSD office, wants to attend a nonacademic-related activity that is a UNL University Sponsored Event, they should contact the University department sponsoring the event to request interpreting services.
Prospective Students
Prospective and in-coming students must inform Campus Visits, Admissions, and New Student Enrollment (NSE) if they need interpreting services for their visits/activities at UNL.
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff must have an accommodation plan on file with the Faculty/Staff Disability Services. They should notify their departments to request interpreters for department meetings, employment needs, etc. The department in which the deaf and hard of hearing individual is employed is responsible for submitting an interpreter request to the University Interpreter Coordinator.
Deaf and hard of hearing faculty or staff who are attending an event sponsored by another UNL department should contact the University department sponsoring the event to request interpreting services.
All requests are initiated by using the On-Campus Requisition (OCR) process.
University Guests
Individuals who are attending a University of Nebraska – Lincoln sponsored event should let the sponsoring organization or department know that they need interpreting services.