• Private, undisturbed area with VP 200
• T1, T2 or T3
• Modem 512 or above
• Chair (no arms, no wheels, no swivel mechanism)
• "Clutter-free" area behind examinee
• Background color which contrasts with examinee's skin tone
• Appropriate and sufficient lighting
• Limited direct and excessive sunlight
• Employee of the place of business who can serve as the Proctor

Proctor

A proctor is required for all VP ASLPIs. The proctor must be an employee of the place of business, institution or agency.  Students at educational institutions may not serve as ASLPI proctors, nor can the proctor be personally affiliated with the examinee.

Expectations of the Proctor

On the day of the interview(s), the proctor will assist with the following:  

• Receive incoming call from ASLPI interviewer to verify clear VP connection and to introduce oneself as the Proctor.
• Review process with the ASLPI interviewer.
• Adjust the videophone settings to ensure there is no phone number on the screen.
• Before the start of each interview, assist examinee(s) with technology/equipment to ensure the ASLPI interviewer can clearly see the examinee(s) prior to the interview beginning.
• Remain nearby for the duration of the ASLPI in case the proctor is needed, but provide the examinee with privacy for the interview.
• Ensure that the interview is not recorded in any fashion.
• Keep confidential details, information or other secure information which may become known from serving as the Proctor. Secure and/or confidential information includes, but is not limited to, process and protocol, and content shared by the examinee about the ASLPI. All such data is highly sensitive and confidential in nature and is not to be divulged.
• If multiple examinees are scheduled back-to-back, the VP connection should be maintained. Do not disconnect after each interview. The interviewer will use the video privacy screen after each interview and before the next interview begins.
• When the interviews are completed, the Proctor will meet via VP with the interviewer for wrap-up and to share any concerns or problems.

Appropriate Dress for Examinees:

On the day of the ASLPI evaluation, examinees should be dressed appropriately. To make the interview visually comfortable to evaluate, examinees must wear plain solid color clothing that contrasts with their skin tone (i.e., darker background with lighter skin tones and lighter background with darker skin tones). Examinees must avoid wearing upper body garments that are red or that contain print or plaid designs. We also ask that examinees refrain from wearing any visual distractions such as dangling earrings, bracelets, or rings on every finger. These can interfere with clear signing.

If you are interested in scheduling a Videophone (VP) ASLPI, send email to ASLPI@gallaudet.edu.