Some students use assistive technology on a laptop or tablet to assist them with note taking, while others require screen-reading technology on their laptops or tablets to engage with course materials, including their textbooks, during class. If a disabled student has an accommodation for the use of a laptop or tablet in class for disability-related reasons, the instructor should allow the student to use their technology
When students are using a laptop or tablet as an approved disability accommodation, they should not be required to sit in a particular section of the class, but should be permitted to choose the seat that best meets their own accommodation needs. For instance, a student using a program on their laptop that creates an audio file may need to sit in the front of the class to obtain a clear recording.
In your syllabus, please state that students who need a laptop or other technology should contact the instructor if they believe they require an exception to the course’s no-technology policy. In this way, you can avoid specifically singling out students with disabilities.