Note-Taking Accommodations

Accessibility and Disability Services strives to provide students with the tools they need to be independent learners at the college level. We offer access to assistive technology, access to powerpoints, and on-demand training that can support students' request for notetaking services.  Students with a disability-related need for notetaking assistance will discuss their options with their ADS specialist.  

Audio Recording Software

For students who have been granted permission to make an audio recording of classes as a disability accommodation, they must follow and sign the following agreement every semester.

Audio Recording Agreement

I have been approved for the classroom accommodation of 鈥渁udio recording device鈥�.  This means that I am approved to use a recording device, app or software to record class lectures for personal study use.  I understand that I am required to inform my instructor of the accommodation before I begin recording in class. This includes both sharing my Letter of Accommodation and explicitly stating via email or in person if I intend to audio record.

The recorded lecture is protected under federal copyright law and may not be published or quoted without the express written consent of the lecturer, and then only if the lecturer is properly identified and credited.  Therefore, I agree not to share the recorded lectures with any other person without the consent of the lecturer.

I agree to erase all recordings of the lectures within 30 days after I have taken the final examination for the course.

My signature below indicates that I understand and agree to the above provisions and acknowledge that violations to this agreement may be referred to the office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices (SARP).

Genio Notes (formerly Glean)

is a notetaking and audio-recording software that allows students to capture lecture material, organize content, identify important points, and study efficiently. Genio Notes is a cloud-based program with both desktop and app versions which can help you develop strong note taking skills.

Check out this to review features such:

  • Audio recording lectures
  • Transcribe lecture audio into searchable text
  • Note-taking with time stamps
  • Upload lecture slides

Access to Powerpoints

Access to PowerPoints is a great option for students who struggle to copy material down from slides during lectures. By allowing access to slides, students can focus on what professors are saying and participate more actively in class.

Peer Notetaking Services

For lecture-based classes, ADS will provide a notetaker for students who, due鈥痶o a disability, cannot use the other鈥痭otetaking supports outlined above. Note takers are typically another student enrolled in the course who will take notes and provide copies via the Notetaker Network in Accommodate within 24hrs of the course.  This accommodation is not considered a substitute for a student鈥檚 class attendance or participation. If notes are available online or from the instructor, note-taking assistance may not be indicated.