Instructor-Facilitated Accommodations
Use of Computer for Typing Notes
Allows students to use a laptop or tablet for note-taking during class when handwriting is impacted by a disability.
Student Responsibility
- Bring a laptop or tablet to class.
- Use the device for note-taking and approved educational purposes only.
- Misuse of the accommodation may result in alternative arrangements being implemented.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Permit the student to use a laptop or tablet for note-taking during class.
Access to Class Lecture Materials
Provides access to lecture materials to supplement a student's notes when disability-related barriers affect note-taking. These materials are intended to support, not replace, personal notes.
Student Responsibilities
- Discuss with your instructor how and when they will provide access to class lecture materials.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Discuss with the student how and when you will provide access to class lecture materials.
- Provide access to class lecture materials.
- Contact Disability Resources with any questions as early as possible.
Audio Recording Lectures
Allows students to audio record lectures for later review when a disability affects their ability to take accurate or complete notes.
Student Responsibilities
- Share and review your Academic Adjustment Plan with your instructor.
- Bring a recording device to class, such as a phone, laptop, or audio recorder.
- You may be asked to sign a recording agreement before using this accommodation.
- Discuss appropriate placement of the recording device with the instructor.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Allow audio recording when approved as an accommodation.
- Recording may not be appropriate in some courses, such as those involving sensitive personal discussions.
- Instructors may request that students sign a recording agreement.
- Discuss reasonable recording logistics with the student when needed
Assistive Technology for Note-Taking
Allows students to use approved technology, such as digital note-taking or transcription tools, to capture and organize course information.
Information for Students
- Bring approved assistive technology to class.
- Use technology such as digital note-taking, transcription, or other approved tools.
- Use equipment only for note-taking and educational purposes.
Information for Instructors
- Allow approved assistive technology to be used during class.
- Contact Disability Resources with any questions as early as possible.
