Notetaking Services

Wendy Palmer, Coordinator of Access Resources | 503-977-4483 | TTY: 503-246-4072

Students who are eligible for notetaking should work with disability service counselors to select the best method that will meet your needs. You may wish to read "How To Find And Keep A Volunteer Notetaker" in the handbook for specific tips.

Audio Recorders

Audio recorders are available to tape lectures and class discussions.

How To Obtain This Service

Request this equipment from a disability service counselor. Upon approval, you will receive a permission form to check out a recorder through the campus Audio/Visual Center.

Classmate Volunteers

You may choose to locate your own notetaker, ask that your instructor identify a suitable classmate to share notes, or ask your disability service counselor or the Coordinator of Access Resources for assistance. Be sure to contact your disability service counselor or the Coordinator of Access Resources if you do not have a notetaker set up in the first week of class.

How To Obtain This Service

Request that this accommodation be included on your Approved Academic Accommodation letter that you will present to your instructor and discuss with your disability service counselor how best to set up this accommodation. You may discuss your specific needs when you meet with your instructor about the letter and ask that your identity not be disclosed to the class.

Notetaking Methods

  1. NCR notepaper makes carbonless notes and OSD provides free packs (twenty sheets). A volunteer classmate takes notes for you and then gives you copies at the end of class. Locations:

    Cascade Campus:
    Packs may be obtained from a disability service counselor or at the counseling front desk
    Rock Creek Campus:
    Packs may be obtained from a disability service counselor or at the counseling front desk
    Southeast Center:
    Packs may be obtained from a disability service counselor or at the counseling front desk
    Sylvania Campus: 
    Packs are available in the OSD Resource Center (ST 228)
  2. A free photocopy machine is available on the Rock Creek and Sylvania campuses so that you can copy lecture notes from your volunteer classmate. Contact a disability service counselor or the Coordinator of Access Resources for details about this service.
Student Responsibilities
  1. Copy lecture notes ONLY! No books, class assignments, personal work, or school organization/club work.
  2. Complete the information sheet on the clipboard after you're done.
  3. Be present when all copies are being made (don't send your classmate in alone).
  4. Show the material you wish to copy when you are asked by OSD staff.