Stress to the reader the need for dependability and a sustained commitment. Be dependable and reasonable in your expectations. All of these elements are essential for a successful working relationship. Remember that this is the first contact some readers may have had with a person who has a visual or learning disability. It will be helpful for you to do your best to put the reader at ease.
Communication can prevent small problems from becoming big ones.
You can learn from the reader and the reader can learn from you. Notetakers Students with disabilities eligible for notetaking sometimes prefer to tape record lectures for reviewing later. Other students will ask for a classmate to photocopy their notes. OSD provides free use of a copy machine to students using this method. Notetakers do receive a stipend for their work.