This is more courteous and allows the deaf person the option of viewing both you and the interpreter to more fully follow the flow of conversation. Establish a system for getting messages to the student when necessary. For example, the Michigan Relay Center can be used. Class cancellations are particularly costly if an interpreter cannot be informed in advance of the change. Whenever new materials will be covered which involve technical terminology not in common usage, if at all possible supply a list of these words or terms in advance to the student and interpreter.
Unfamiliar words are difficult to speech read or interpret.
The use of visual media may be helpful to deaf students since slides and videotaped materials supplement and reinforce what is being said. This needs to be taken into account as the professor uses visual aids. Captioning Captioned visual aids such as films and videos are extremely helpful. If appropriate, foreign language films with English subtitles are also useful. Interpreting During Audio-Visual Presentations Interpreting should be used when captioning is not available.