Taking notes is a fundamental responsibility in college coursework. Many students arrive to college having not learned note taking skills. If combined with a diagnosis that makes note taking difficult, a student may qualify for a Note Taking Support accommodation. This accommodation is to assist students in acquiring the much needed note taking ability using different note taking options to discover how the student can independently take notes using a method that works best for them.
Students, if approved for Note Taking Support, are responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a particular type of note taking support and reporting any concerns to the Center for Accessibility Services. If there are concerns regarding the type of note taking support, the student, the student's Access Specialist, and the Note Taking Coordinator, if needed, can discuss why the current form of note taking support is not working and what the next steps might be.
Types of Note Taking Support
Expectations for Checking Out Equipment from the Center for Accessibility Services
Any physical technology checked out from the Center must be returned to the Center for Accessibility Services at the conclusion of each semester—December 15 (Fall) or May 15 (Spring). Any technology not returned to the Center for Accessibility Services will be assumed lost. A hold may be placed on the student's request for official transcripts until the device is returned or the department is reimbursed for the cost of the technology.
Please contact Parking and Transportation to obtain a Radford University Temporary Accessibility Parking Permit at 540-831-6361 or visit 152 Heth Hall. Employees and students must have already purchased a valid Radford University parking permit and submitted valid medical documentation.
The following scholarship opportunities are specifically for students with disabilities.
Neither CAS, nor Radford University, provides personal mobility devices for temporary or permanent disabilities (wheelchairs, scooters). Individuals needing a mobility device should contact a care provider (PCP, Physical Therapist) for a referral. Additionally, we cannot give preference to a particular vendor.
Examples of mobility equipment include crutches, wheelchair, scooter/power chair, canes and walkers. Have a question about which mobility equipment is right for you? Be sure to ask a doctor's office, insurance, physical therapist or a friend.
The following contains a list of disability related resources as well as national and state agencies.
Blind/Vision Impaired
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Dyslexia
Learning Disability
National
Psycoeducational testing takes time (4-6 weeks), including the time necessary for the medical professional to complete the evaluation.
Center for Assessment & Psychological Services (CAPS)
5201 Hemphill Hall
540-831-5019
Counseling & Psychological Services of the Cooper House
305 Washington St. Blacksburg
540-552-3046
Counseling Associates of SWVA, Inc
200 Professional Park Dr., Suite 1, Blacksburg
540-552-1402
Psychological Services Center (Virginia Tech)
3110 Prices Ford Rd., Blacksburg
540-231-6914
The Cascade Group
200 Professional Park Dr. Suite 4, Blacksburg
540-951-4800
Developmental Assessment Center
3812 Concord Place Suite C, Roanoke
540-989-6360