Disabilities Services

Note-taking Services

If you are eligible for note-taking you should work with your accommodation specialist to select the best method that will meet your needs. You may wish to read "How To Find And Keep A Volunteer Note-taker" for specific tips.

note-taking Volunteers

You may choose to locate your own note-taker or ask that your instructor identify a suitable classmate to share notes. In either case, you should contact your accommodations specialist if you do not have a note-taker set up in the first week of class.

How To Obtain This Service:

Request this service from your accommodations specialist. Upon approval, the accommodation will be noted on the Approved Academic Accommodations letter that you will present to your instructor; you may discuss your specific needs when you meet to discuss the letter. You may ask that your identity not be disclosed to the class.

note-taking Method:

NCR notepaper makes carbonless notes and the Disability Services office provides free packs (twenty sheets). A volunteer classmate takes notes for you and then gives you copies at the end of class.

Audio Recorders

Audio recorders are available to tape lectures and class discussions.

How To Obtain This Service:

Request this equipment from the accommodation specialist. Upon approval from the accommodation specialist, you will receive a permission form to check out a recorder through the Disability Services Office.

Updated August 4, 2008 by Web Services.