Students are instructed to meet with their individual instructors during office hours or a scheduled appointment at the onset of the semester to discuss coordination of their accommodations. If a student requests notetaking services, but has not provided you with this information please contact ODS prior to providing service and refer the student to our office. Some students, due to physical disability, are not able to manipulate a writing implement. Students with learning disabilities may need note takers due to difficulties assimilating, remembering and organizing material while listening to a lecture. Students with visual disabilities or other disabilities may also need note takers.
Notes are an important study aid and help to provide an equal chance for academic success.
When a student is unable to take effective notes, a note taker is an appropriate accommodation. NCR paper ensures an immediate copy will be available for both students. Notetaking can be provided on a volunteer basis or with compensation. Please make an announcement at the beginning of class requesting interested notetakers to submit a copy of today's lecture notes to you at the end of class. In making the announcement, care must be taken not to point out or mention the student with a disability to the class.