Students who experience disability-related barriers with note-taking may be eligible for accommodations. To request support, students should contact their Accommodations Specialist.
Available Accommodations
Some students may struggle to capture all lecture content due to disability-related reasons. The primary accommodation is the use of technology, allowing students to take notes with an audio recorder, laptop, or tablet. These tools help with reviewing lectures, typing or writing notes more efficiently, importing slides, etc. Some students may also need lecture materials, like PowerPoint slides, in accessible formats.
Support Strategies
Many students struggle with note-taking skills like organizing content, using shorthand, or identifying key information. Instructors often provide materials like PowerPoint slides to support note-taking.
The Capstone Center for Student Success offers support to help students improve listening, processing, note-taking, and study strategies.
Technology Tools
A variety of note-taking apps and tools are available, some free to UA students. Accommodations Specialists can help students choose the best options. For more information, please review our curated list of note-taking apps.