The user can control the volume of sound that flows through his or her earphones. This device is very good at amplifying the speaker's voice, but it does not pick up other voices, e.g., other students replying to questions or involved in class discussions. Hearing impaired students who do not have another disability determining their need for a notetaker will be given the option of using this device in lieu of a notetaker. Some hearing impaired students can benefit from this device in conjunction with an interpreter and a notetaker. Instructors can help by contacting the C.S. D. office for a demonstration of this equipment and to learn more about accommodating hearing impaired students.
Some students can obtain adequate notes from taping key segments in their classes.
Other students, who have difficulty in taking a complete set of notes, can supplement their notes by using a tape recorder. Instructors can help students by cueing them on what class content is and is not appropriate for taping. Instructors are welcome to contact their student's counselor for more information on how to assist a student using a tape recorder as an accommodation. This page will expire June 30, 2001.