Pauline
Sure - I do appreciate the reality of finding notetakers. My objection was
to your comment that not all students really need a qualified notetaker
which I just don't agree with.
Kate
--On 06 October 2004 12:31 +0100 Pauline McInnes
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of KC Thomas, Centre for
> Access and Communication Studies
> Sent: 06 October 2004 12:22
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> 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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