Assisting Students in Obtaining Notetakers
The Office of Student Disability Services recruits and pays staff notetakers an hourly wage for our eligible students. Students with disabilities may also recruit a peer notetaker—a fellow student in their same class—to take notes on the student’s behalf.
Stipend
Peer notetakers receive a stipend of $100 for their service and are honored at a reception at the end of the semester.
Anonymous
From time to time, students who are eligible for notetaking services, whether their disabilities are invisible or apparent, will want to remain anonymous to their class.
They might, therefore, ask their professors to make an announcement requesting a peer notetaker, similar to the one that follows:
"There is a student in our class who requires a notetaker. You will receive a $100 stipend and be invited to attend a reception at the end of the semester in appreciation of your assistance. If you are interested, please raise your hand and say your name so that the student can meet you outside of our room after class to introduce themselves."
Disability Access Statement for Course Syllabi
The Office of Student Disability Services asks that all faculty include the disability access statement below, as well as announce it to the class on the first day. In this way, faculty can help facilitate success for students by increasing awareness of a vital campus resource.
Lehman College is committed to providing access to all programs and curricula to all students. Students with disabilities who may need classroom accommodations are encouraged to register with the Office of Student Disability Services. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services, Shuster Hall, Room 238, at 718-960-8441