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Notetakers
A notetaker is hired to provide notes to supplement the notes taken by the student with the disability. The notes are not be used as a substitute for class attendance. The notetaker is a fellow student in the class who is recruited via class email, by the student with the disability or with help by the faculty member. The notetaker must first meet with CEA staff to discuss the responsibilities and what the expectations of the service will entail. The notetaker completes the Notetaker Services Form during this meeting.
When taking notes, a student is not expected to do anything outside of what they normally do when taking notes for themselves. The notetaker and CEA student need to discuss the best way for the CEA student to receive their notes; either by email or copies made in the CEA and posting on the bulletin board for the student to pick up.
Notes should be forwarded to the student no later than 48 hours after the class.If the notetaker is unable to attend class, they are responsible for arranging for a fellow classmate to take notes. CEA will not pay the substitute notetaker. If the notetaker is unable to continue providing the service, the student must be informed as well as CEA, immediately, so a replacement notetaker can be assigned.
All communication regarding notetaking that comes from CEA will be sent through student's ubalt email. It is imperative that the CEA student as well as the notetaker check their ubalt email account on a daily basis and respond to all messages received from the CEA.
The notetaker will receive a stipend payment for each course at the end of the semester.
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Sign Language Interpreters
Sign Language Interpreters are provided for students, staff or faculty who need to communicate using this communication method.
Interpreters are provided based on a request made through the Center for Educational Acces. The Center requires a minimum of seven (7) days notice for a request in order to assign an interpreter for a class or event on campus. .
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Alternate Format for Textbooks and Course Materials
The Center for Educational Access offers alternate formats for textbooks and course materials. Textbooks in alternate formats need to be requested in a timely manner in order to be provided prior to the start of classes.The Center has a membership with Learning Ally (formerly known as Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic) that allows the staff to order textbooks in alternate format.
Course materials that need to be in alternate formats can be requested through the Center as well. This can include enlarged handouts, use of colored paper and Braille.
Students who want full access to Learning Ally's services (e.g. ordering books for personal interest) can apply for an individual membership by calling the company at 1-800-803-7201 -
Testing Accommodations
Testing Accommodations are provided based on the student's documentation and determined in collaboration with the staff of the Center for Educational Access.
Testing accommodations can include extended time, low distraction environment, use of a computer and other accommodations as determined through the interactive process between the student and the staff of the Center for Educational Access..