Where do I find notetakers for my classes?
Some students ask for volunteer notetakers in their classes so that they can focus on the interpreter or computer screen (if using a captionist). Students preferences vary; some will ask a complete stranger to take notes, and some will wait until they find what they consider a good notetaker for a class. Some even ask more than one student to take notes. Again, talk to the disability services (DS) office. They may actually hire notetakers to accommodate you in your class, although volunteer notetakers are used most often. The DS office may also provide carbon copy paper for your notetaker to use. Ask the DS staff what their policies are regarding this. • Can I request to have a specific interpreter in my class(es)? Most disability services (DS) offices will allow deaf students the opportunity to express preferences for interpreters, and they will do what they can to assign the interpreters you want to your classes. The ADA does make reference to accommodating the students wishes; howev
