Event Services- Communication Access

Overview

OSD (Office of Services for Students with Disabilities) coordinates Sign Language Interpreting requests for campus events. However, the cost for these services is the responsibility of the hosting group or department.

Important Deadlines

  • For campus events: Submit your request at least 30 days in advance.

  • For graduation celebrations: Submit your request at least 60 days in advance.

  • Requests made one week prior to the event may not be accommodated due to the late request. We strongly recommend submitting your request as early as possible to ensure availability.

Pricing

  • Sign Language Interpreting services cost approximately $105-135 per hour, with a minimum 2-hour charge.

  • If the event lasts more than two hours, a team of interpreters will be assigned.

  • A team may be assigned for events shorter than two hours, depending on the nature of the event.

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services Request

Please note that our office contracts with an external vendor for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services. While OSD will assist in requesting an ASL interpreter, we cannot guarantee that the agency will be able to fulfill the request.

Additional Information Required

 To better assist with the recruitment of an ASL interpreter for your event, we will need the following information:

  • Agenda

  • Scripts

  • PowerPoint presentations (if applicable)

  • Any other relevant materials

If we do not receive all the required information when you submit your request, it may delay the processing time.

Event Details

  • If your event is in-person, your department will need to provide parking reservations for the interpreter.

  • If your event includes a video presentation, please ensure that it includes closed captions.

Important Reminder

  • Requests made one week prior to the event may not be accommodated due to the late request. We strongly recommend submitting your request as early as possible to ensure availability.

  • While OSD will make every effort to secure an ASL interpreter, we cannot guarantee the availability of the interpreter. The ASL agency may not always be able to fulfill the request due to various factors.

  • You can check the status of your request by visiting the OSD Portal.

Steps to Submit Your Request

  1. Submit a Custom Request Form
  2. Sign in using your Cal State LA username and password
  3. Select Transcribing and Interpreting Request
  4. Complete the form and submit