The problem with using professional notetakers is:
1. There are not enough around in all areas of the country;
2. They cost more than what some budgets can afford to pay, especially
if the student doesn't get a DSA;
I'm sure we'd all like to be able to offer a 'qualified' notetaker but
it isn't always possible.
Furthermore, I don't believe that I stated anywhere in my previous e
mail that any postgrad student with the subject knowledge could do the
work. I would expect all notetakers to go through a selection process.
Pauline.
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Subject: Re: Notetaker required
In response to Pauline's reply to the Notetaker request I would agree
that
it can be difficult to find an appropriately qualified Notetaker but I
would question her comment that 'not all students really need a
qualified
notetaker'.
Notetaking is a considerable skill which requires training and practice,
even if, in reality the training can cover only basic principles of
notetaking and disability equality. It is not something that everyone,
even
if they are a postgraduate and familiar with the subject area - is
suitable
for.
The University of Bristol has been training Notetakers in the CACDP
Level 2
Certificate for several years now - hopefully as the numbers grow,
students
and others will receive the professional service they are entitled to.
Kate Thomas
Centre for Access and Communication Studies
University of Bristol
--On 06 October 2004 11:40 +0100 Pauline McInnes
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> Dear Helen,
> It is quite hard looking for a qualified notetaker although a place in
> London called City Lit might be able to help you with this. However,
> not all students really need a qualified notetaker and we often get
> postgraduates to act as notetakers which means you could advertise at
> the two universities in Oxford for a person or you could advertise in
> one of the local oxford papers for a person who would be prepared to
> undertake this role.
>
> If he has already started the course and is in need of someone, you
> might have to forgo the 'qualified' bit.
>
> Regards
> Pauline.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Helen Williams
> Sent: 06 October 2004 11:05
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Notetaker required
>
> I am a secretary at a college in Headington, in Oxford. One of our
> students requires a qualified notetaker to work with him for this
> academic
> year as well as be available for his exam at the end of the final
term.
>
> I have been trying to find someone, and wonder if firstly, anyone
would
> be
> able to be a notetaker for him or if you know of anywhere I can go to
> find
> a notetaker.
>
> We are currently going round in circles, and the student has already
> started his course.
>
> If you can help, please either email me on [log in to unmask] or
you
> can phone me on 01865 759602.
>
> I would be very grateful for any help.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Helen
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