Fast Facts – Updated Class Notes Process

• Some students with disabilities qualify to receive a note taker accommodation in classes and labs.
• The names of the students receiving notes are not disclosed to the volunteer or to other students.
• The note taker accommodation is usually a supplement to the notes that the student with a disability takes in class. Faculty are not required to provide their own notes to a student.

Office of Accessibility and Accommodation recruits note takers for eligible students via email. The accommodation of a note taker is noted on the letter of accommodation provided to faculty.

Student Responsibilities

• Complete check-in early for semester accommodations.
• Provide Letter of Accommodation to the instructor.
• Attend all classes unless there is a medical/emergency excuse.
• Take notes in class.
• Check email daily for notes.
• Do not share notes with other students.
• Notify DS office if notes are not received regularly after check-in.
• Notify DS office if withdrawing from the class or if accommodation is not needed.

Note Taker Program Procedure

• The DS office emails entire class requesting a volunteer note taker.
• One note taker is selected per class. Copies of the notes are provided to eligible students in that class electronically.
• The note taker uploads notes to a centralized website and the notes are automatically forwarded to the eligible student(s).
• If a note taker cannot be secured after multiple email attempts, DS will contact the instructor for assistance.
• The note taker program is completely paperless.

Questions or comments? Email us at disability@uncc.edu or call 704‑687‑0040.