Faculty Email - Note Taker Program (TEXT ONLY VERSION)

Fast Facts for Faculty Text Only Version
September 2007
Disability Services
230 Fretwell
704-687-4355

Note Taker Program
Volunteer note takers are provided for students with disabilities in classes and labs when appropriate. Like all disability related services, the note taker program is confidential, using a numeric system to maintain privacy for students with disabilities. Students who wish to self-disclose may choose to introduce themselves to the note taker volunteer. Otherwise, identities should remain confidential.
The note taker service is used as a supplement to the notes that the student with a disability can take in class.

Student Responsibilities:
Complete check-in early for semester accommodations
Provide a letter of accommodation and a note taker request form to the instructor
Attend all classes unless there is a medical/emergency excuse
Take notes in class
Pick up notes weekly
Do not share supplemental notes with other students
Notify DS office if notes are not received after two weeks
Notify DS office if withdrawing from the class or if notes are no longer needed

Faculty Responsibilities:
Do not request a note taker for a student without a note taker request form
If there are no student volunteers after the first request, make a second request to the class
When making an announcement for a note taker, do not reveal the eligible student’s identity
Due to the legal guidelines for note taking services, please announce the need for additional note takers when indicated by multiple request forms
Faculty are NOT required to provide their own notes to a student

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE:
http://www.ds.uncc.edu/FacultyStaff/ReferenceGuide.htm

Questions or comments? E-mail us at dissrvcs@uncc.edu or call 704-687-4355.