The Wrightslaw Way

We often get questions about the legality of using a recording device or pen in class. Parents ask this question when schools tell them “recording devices violate the confidentiality” of other students in the classroom. Digital recorders or recording pens are Assistive Technology devices. If your child is eligible for special education services under IDEA, […]

In my state, it is illegal to record people without their permission. Is there an exception for  students with disabilities who need to record class lectures for education purposes? Many students with disabilities have difficulty with listening, focus, processing, note-taking, etc.  Recording a class would be a reasonable accommodation for these students.

My 9th grade son has been covered under a 504 plan since 4th grade. This year, he had an IEP.  He is a twice-gifted, far superior in perceptional reasoning and very low (20 pts below average) in short term memory. This affects his ability to take notes. I am interested in having him use the […]