The Wrightslaw Way

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.

We are in due process. We’ve recorded the IEP meetings. Should we use transcripts of the meetings or use the tapes as evidence in the hearing? I always submit tapes of IEP meetings as the “Best Evidence,” i.e., the primary exhibit about what was recorded at the meeting. A transcript is simply an aid to […]