![]() As a result, notetaking is considered a reasonable accommodation under Sec. Some disabilities hinder the ability to take one’s own notes, often because of hearing, processing speed, writing fluency, or a variety of other reasons. Language in FNL for Notetaking ServicesĬomplete access to courses includes the ability to leave class with a usable set of notes. The notetaker uploads copies of their notes to the Disability Services Online System within 48 hours of the class sessionīelow is the language that appears in faculty notification letters and the E-Form agreement that students acknowledge each term which gives further explanation. ![]() ![]() The Notetaking team recruits a person in the class to share notes.Students need to confirm their request within 3 weeks of the beginning of the term or their request (which ever comes later.Students request the Notetaking Services accommodation during their accommodation request for classes.This accommodation is often referred to as peer notes. At times the Note Taking Assistance accommodations will be approved in tandem with Notetaking Services for students who do not need peer notes for every situation or as an alternative for when it is not possible to get a peer note taker. View the information about Notetaking Assistance Accommodations for more information. The intent of these notetaking services is to provide the student a complete set of notes for the class sessions which they would use in combination with notes they take for other course materials.īecause note taking is an important skill for retention and studying, we do also approve accommodations to support and facilitate students being able to take their own notes. The differences between peer notes and Note-Taking Express are detailed below. Peer notetaking services as well as a contracted service called Note-Taking Express are approved in some courses for students when being able to actively take notes by the student may not be successful or would create a significant barrier to their participation in the course. Some students may not have the ability to take notes in an active classroom because of difficulties related to their disability. Students work with the staff in Disability & testing Services to determine which accommodations are most appropriate to meet the student’s needs. Disability & Testing Services offers accommodations to assist students with difficulties students experience with this necessary aspect of retaining information and studying for their classes. There are many reasons why students experience challenges with taking notes in classes. ![]()
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