Labs and Support Services

All classes in Deaf Education are taught in American Sign Language (ASL). Students requiring a voice interpreter may request one only for any of the four CORE courses.

American Sign Language Lab
Location: Academic Hall
Contact: Eddy Laird (elaird@mcdaniel.edu)

The ASL Lab is a support service provided to hearing students to enhance their ASL skills and to deaf students in the ASL Specialist program who need a hands-on lab experience with learners of ASL as a second language. The lab provides one-on-one and small group tutoring as well as targeted skill workshops. There is a $25 fee per semester for this lab.

English Lab
Location: Academic Hall
Contact: Marcia Virts (mvirts@mcdaniel.edu) or 410-386-4618 (V/TTY)

The English Lab (EL) is a support service provided for deaf students to enhance their writing skills. The lab provides writing/editing support, gives help in conforming term and research papers to APA style, and conducts workshops on a variety of writing techniques. Lab schedules vary each semester. Hours are posted on the lab door, on the sign-up sheets outside of the lab, and through the McDaniel College "thezone" listserv. Students may make half-hour or full-hour appointments for editing or writing consultations. There is a $25 fee per semester for this service.

Interpreting Services
Location: Academic Hall
Contact: Lynda Casserly (lcasserl@mcdaniel.edu) or 410-857-2518 (V/TTY)

With the exception of classes taught in ASL only, interpreters are provided for all students in classrooms, meetings, appointments, and public events, upon request