Notetakers
Notetakers are available for students with disabilities such as hearing, visual, and cognitive impairments. If you believe a notetaker would be helpful to you, please discuss this option with DSS staff.
Students should register with DSS prior to requesting accommodations.
The notetaker will be a student who is already enrolled in the class. To recruit a notetaker:
- DSS will communicate with the instructor regarding the need for a notetaker and will provide the instructor with instructions to find a volunteer notetaker.
- The instructor will use instructions provided by DSS to recruit a volunteer notetaker for that class. Names of students with disabilities are not used when instructors make the request.
- Once a notetaker is located, the notetaker will be asked to come to DSS to make copies of their notes at no cost.
- Although it is not required, it is best practice for the student needing a notetaker to identify themselves to the notetaker. This will make the process more efficient.
- The notetaker will either leave notes at DSS for the student to pick up or can give a copy of the notes to the student during class.
- The student should notify DSS staff immediately if he or she is not receiving notes in a timely fashion. If DSS is made aware, early on, that a student lacks notes, staff can attempt to rectify the situation.