Notetakers generally serve on a volunteer basis. For some courses, the College will provide classroom or lab assistants for students who have profound physical or visual impairments. The decision as to whether a classroom or lab assistant is appropriate is done on a case by case basis by the Learning Specialist in consultation with the student. Students must make every effort to obtain textbook titles to order tapes from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic or some other source, such as the publisher. Any additional taping, such as course syllabi or handouts, should be arranged through the Learning Specialist as early as possible and at least two weeks before they are needed.
Requests are the responsibility of the student.
Please consult your Learning Specialist for location and a demonstration. Readers and scribes needed for testing will be furnished by the College. Additional services may be gained by applying to the Reader's Aid Program available through the Division of Blind Services. The testing accommodations that are usually requested are extended time and a quiet, less distracting environment. Students should make requests for testing accommodations as early as possible, preferably at the beginning of the session.