Note-taking Program

Taking lecture notes may be difficult for some students for disability-related reasons. The centre therefore provides a volunteer note-taking program to support this area.

HOW DO I GET A NOTE-TAKER?

In order to be eligible for this program, students must be registered with the Accessible Learning Centre and must have note-taking as an approved accommodation. Talk to your Consultant to determine if this is one of your approved classroom accommodations. If so, sign up online at www.wlu.ca/alnotes by the deadline. The fall deadline for requesting notes is October 1, 2010.

WHO ARE THE NOTE-TAKERS?

The note-takers are students in your classes who have volunteered to share their class notes in a timely manner. Effective note-takers are selected for their dedicated class attendance, clear notes and good communication skills.

HOW DO I GET MY NOTES?

You will know your note-takers and have their contact information (please indicate on your request form if you wish to remain anonymous to the note-takers). You might receive your notes in a variety of methods. The note-taker may email the notes directly to you, hand you a carbonless copy after class, or photocopy the notes at The Hub and make arrangements with you to share the notes after class.

WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES?

·         Inform the Note-taking Program of your term courses before the deadline.

·         Be actively involved in ensuring that your note-taking needs are met (we make every effort to find note-takers, but note-takers are not guaranteed for every class; sometimes we need to find creative alternatives together).

·         Notify us if there are any changes to your schedule or your need for a note-taker.

·         Respond to your note-takers immediately and maintain contact throughout the term.

·         Attend all classes, unless you are unable due to illness.