It can be hazardous for the person using the animal if the dog is distracted. Do not pet or touch the dog without permission. Don't assume the student who is blind will recognize you by your voice even though you have met before. Identify yourself by name. It is helpful to speak directly to the person and to maintain eye contact.
Students use one or more of the following methods of taking notes.
Blind students who use Braille prefer to take their own notes using a slate and stylus or a portable Brailler. Please be understanding of the slight noise made by the equipment. Under the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, taping of class lectures must be permitted if that is the request of a student with a physical or learning disability. An instructor who is planning to publish his or her lectures may fear that the tapes will somehow interfere with these plans. It is appropriate for the instructor to ask the student to sign an agreement not to release the recording or otherwise obstruct the copyright.