How to Apply for Services and Student Accommodations
To obtain eligibility to receive reasonable accommodations through Student Disability Services, students will need to follow the Accommodation Process.
Digital Note-taking Software Services
SDS has moved away from peer-to-peer note-taking and migrated students to state-of-the-art recording software for note-taking, which students can start using immediately.
Student that have completed their intake for accommodations meeting with their SDS Specialist and are approved for use of a digital device or software to record lectures and courses are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment for a brief training on how to use note-taking recording software effectively.
You can schedule a virtual appointment with Fernando Riascos at f-riascos@neiu.edu.
The Note-taking Request Form (for approved students only)
Student's need to verify with their SDS Specialist if they are approved for peer-to-peer notetaking. Students approved for peer-to-peer note-taking accommodations should make their requests for note-takers two weeks prior to the start of the semester by completing and submitting the note-taker request form below:
Will I have a note-taker on the first day of class?
SDS will always try to have a note-taker assigned to your course as soon as possible. You should know It can take two to three weeks (or more) to have a note-taker assigned to your course. You can download a recording app for your smartphone or laptop until a note-taker is assigned.
What happens if a note-taker cannot be assigned to me?
Students approved for note-taking services are also approved to use a digital recording device, or a recording software or app to download on their smartphones and laptops that would take the place of a note-taker. Students are encouraged to make an appointment to learn about recording software for note-taking regardless whether a note-taker has been assigned or not. Contact Fernando Riascos at f-riascos@neiu.edu.
Who are the note-takers?
Note-takers are students recruited from your courses via email, or in-class announcements. Note-takers share their notes with you to enhance/complement the notes you are taking in class. Note-takers are not tutors or personal assistants.
Can the note-taker type my notes?
We will always try to accommodate your preference by asking the note-taker when the note-taker is hired, but please know that note-takers are not required to type notes. Note-takers are required to type notes for students who have provided documentation to SDS that supports the request for typed notes.
What does choosing anonymous on The Note-taking Request Form mean?
If you choose the anonymous option on the Note-Taking Request Form, the note-taker will be directed to email the notes to SDS at sds@nieu.edu within 24-48 hours after the class has met. The notes will be forwarded from sds@neiu.edu to the student's University email.
In some instances the note-taker will drop off notes within 24-48 hours after the class has met at the designated drop-off locations (below) on the campus where the course takes place.
- Main Campus: Student Disability Services, Room D 104
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Carruthers Center: Room 307
Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - El Centro: Administrative Suite
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Students needing assistance completing this form should contact SDS at sds@neiu.edu or (773) 442-4595.
