Procedure for Requesting Sign Language Interpreters

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:

  1. Title of Event and Details (type of event, presenter(s)) 
  2. Start time/End time, Event location (building and room)
  3. Special instructions
  4. 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

On-campus Requisition form 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.