DIRECTORY OF QUALIFIED MANUAL AND ELECTRONIC NOTETAKERS BY REGION ...

DIRECTORY OF QUALIFIED MANUAL AND ELECTRONIC NOTETAKERS BY

REGION 2008SOUTH EAST – PAGE 2 - 3

LONDON – PAGE 4 - 6WEST MIDLANDS – PAGES 7 - 13

NORTH WEST – PAGES 14 - 16SCOTLAND – PAGES 17 - 18

SOUTH WEST – PAGE 19 – 20SOUTH – PAGES 21 – 22

Please contact notetakers directly if they have given contact details, or

email [email protected] with any enquiries.

All Notetakers listed here are full members of the Association of Notetaking

Professionals and subscribe to its Code of Practice.

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SOUTH EASTName:

Meriel MichaelidesNotetaker:

ELECTRONIC/MANUALLocation:

Barnet, HertfordshireTelephone:

020 8364 9821or

07803 052020Email:

[email protected] Areas:

London, Herts, South EastPreferred Work:

Anything, except scientific/mathematical.Qualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf People

OCN Certificate in Manual NotetakingManual Notetaker Trainer

Other Information:Experienced with lectures, conferences, meetings and text to

big-screenassignments. Advanced CRB available.

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(SOUTH EAST CONT.)Name:

Julie CoulsonNotetaker:

ELECTRONIC/MANUALLocation:S ussex

Telephone: 07736276868

Email:[email protected]

Preferred Areas:West/East Sussex, South Kent

East HampshirePreferred Work:

All types of work accepted.Qualifications:


LOCN Level 3 Certificate in Manual Notetakingfor Students with Disabilities in Higher Education

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in British Sign LanguageCACDP Level1 Certificate in British Sign Language

Other Information:Currently working at an FE/HE college as a

Communication Support Worker.I have notetaking experience in in various subjects,

including Business Studies, Animal Science,English as a Second Language, Art, Childcare and

Teaching Certificate.CRB Certificated.

Equipment and Software:Operator and client laptops with Speedtext software.

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LONDONName:

Melanie ThorleyNotetaker:MANUALLocation:

SE London/NW KentTelephone:

07931 226599Email:

[email protected] areas:

SE London/NW KentPreferred work:

Further/Higher EducationQualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf PeopleCACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Awareness

BA Sociology (major – disability studies)MA Education

PhD in Education – Disability Support in HE (ongoing)Other information:

9 years manual notetaking experience.

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(LONDON CONT.)Name:

Priscilla OsborneNotetaker:

ELECTRONICLocation:LondonMobile:

07971 783841Landline:

020 7731 4824Email:

[email protected] areas:Home Counties

(except north and east of London)Qualifications:


CACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf AwarenessCACDP 1 Certificate in Communications Tactics

BA HistoryPGCE TESOL

MA History TESOLOther Information:

25 years of working with language & editing skillsenable me to summarise spoken language clearly and in detail.

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(LONDON CONT.)Name:

Eileen BainbridgeNotetaker:MANUALLocation:

London & SussexMobile:

07949 592399Email:


national & international work consideredQualifications:


CACDP Level 2 Certificate in British Sign LanguageOther information:

12 years notetaking experience in the private & voluntary sector.Experience of notetaking for training events, team meetings,appraisals, tenant mediation, further and higher education.

Clients include QCA, BBC and Sense.I specialise in block bookings for a number of weeks or

Residential courses.

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WEST MIDLANDSName:

Julie ForwardNotetaker:


WolverhamptonMobile:

07866 715291Email:


All areas consideredPreferred Work:

All work consideredQualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Electronic Notetaking for Deaf PeopleCACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People

CACDP Deaf AwarenessCACDP Level 1 Certificate in British Sign LanguageCACDP Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language

Irish Sign Language - Level 1NVQ Level 3 Introduction to Teaching Learning

Other Information:Internal and external CACDP assessor and trainer for both

manual andelectronic notetaking.

Enhanced CRB certificateExperience of education at HE/FE level and of teaching

notetakingcourses.

Equipment and Software:NoteED sender and receiver plus experience of Stereotype

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(WEST MIDLANDS CONT.)Name:

Penny ClarkeNotetaker:MANUALLocation:

Walsall, West MidlandsPhone Number:07971 738 597Email address:

[email protected] Preferred areas:

Any areas consideredQualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual NotetakingCACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Awareness

BA (Hons) LibrarianshipOther information:

NRCPD registeredEnhanced CRB

Experience in a variety of subjects in educationalSettings at HE/FE level;

training courses, business meetings; medical appointments

Experience of providing communication support forPeople with disabilities and Deaf people

mailto:[email protected]


Tina HelfrichNotetaker:


BirminghamTelephone:

07802 413143Email:


London, Northwest,Northeast, Wales

Qualifications:CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf

PeopleCACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People

Edexcel BTEC CSW with Deaf PeopleCACDP Level 1 Certificate in British Sign Language

NVQ2 ICT Mentoring for Deaf AdultsC&G 7307/1 Teaching Adults in FE

Level 4 Edexcel PDC in Communication SupportOther information:

Experience in notetaking in university lectures, NVQ courses,Conferences and business meetings.

My sign language skills allow me to negotiate with deaf clients about

presentation of notes.I have specialised skills in theatre and acting.

Equipment:Two laptops with bluetooth wireless link

and NoteED software

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Simon PearceNotetaker:MANUALLocation:

Kingswinford, West MidlandsMobile:

07831 461203Email:


All areas consideredPreferred work:

all work consideredQualifications:


CACDP Level 2 Certificate in British Sign LanguageCity and Guilds Level 4 Qualified Teacher

Other information:Freelance notetaker across the UK since 1999.

Subject areas include colleges, universities, business,deaf organisations, etc.

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Jacqueline TurnerNotetaker:


Featherstone, WolverhamptonTelephone:

01902 727127or mobile:

07817 090042Email:

[email protected] areas:West MidlandsQualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf PeopleCACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf

PeopleCACDP Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language

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Elizabeth BellinghamNotetaking:MANUALLocation:

WolverhamptonTelephone:

01902 322325or mobile:

0777 299 5856Email:

[email protected] areas:West MidlandsQualifications:

CACDP level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf PeopleCACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Awareness

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language

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Lynn HuntNotetaker:MANUALLocation:

North StaffordshirePhone no:

01782 522337Email:


Stafford to Manchester, Derby to KeeleQualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in ManualNotetaking for Deaf PeopleHNC Applied Biology and Analytical BiochemistryComputer Programming C, C++ and Visual Basic

TEFLOther information:

6 years notetaking and support experience with D/deaf,visually impaired and blind students. Also experienced in

supporting students with Aspergers.Experience of working with students of all ages from 14-60+

and at all levels from entry level courses to MSc courses.Subject areas covered include: Law, English, psychology,

biology, neuroscience, geology, philosophy, history,computer science,

economics.Enhanced CRB Certificate (May 2006).

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NORTH WESTName:

Jenny WebsterNotetaker:


Silverdale, LancashireTelephone:

01524 701 554or

07747 722 954Email:


AnywherePreferred Work:

All types of work acceptedQualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf PeopleCACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf

PeopleCACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Awareness

CACDP Certificate in British Sign Language Level 1University Certificate in British S ign Language Stage 2

Associate in Arts and Sciences (USA)BA (Hons) JournalismMA English (pending)

Other Information:Electronic note-taking tutor.

Equipment and Software:Operator's laptop and receiver's laptop provided.

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(NORTH WEST CONT.)Name:

Julia M SmithNotetaker:MANUALLocation:

University of Central LancashireTelephone:

01253 726211Email:


Local area Blackpool, Preston.Would consider further away such as Manchester, Bolton,

Blackburn,if the timing allows me to get there by train.

Qualifications:CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People

CACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf AwarenessAmerican Studies (Hons) – 2:1

Other information:I completed the notetaker’s course in 2001/2002.

Experience as a notetaker includes subjects such as English,

Am Studies,Social Work, Graphic Design, Animation, Antiques Design, Social

Policy,Business Studies, History, Law, Education and Deaf Studies,

Film,Philosophy, IT, Care, Community & Citizenship, Financial

Management,Surface Pattern Design, Computer Skills year 1.

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(NORTH WEST CONT.)Name:

Diane PaulNotetaker:

ELECTRONICLocation:

ManchesterTelephone/fax:

0161 445 0159 (Typetalk registered)Email:


Cheshire, Lancs but anywhere consideredPreferred work:

colleges, universities, private enterprise,probation and social services.

Wide subject area.Qualifications:

CACDP Level I Certificate in Deaf AwarenessCACDP Level 2 Certificate in Electronic Notetaking for Deaf

PeopleQualified at City College, Manchester

Writing MA

Other information:Electronic notetaking since 1999 – Salford University.

Strong editing skills – 100 wpm typing speed.Equipment:

Equipment providedWebsite:

www.keywordeditorial.comOther:

See website for details, email forTerms and Conditions.

Health and safety regs apply.

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SCOTLANDName:

Louisa McDaidNotetaker:

ELECTRONICLocation:Glasgow

or07837 622229

Email:[email protected]

Preferred Areas:UK wide

Preferred Work:All types of work accepted.

Qualifications:CACDP Level II Certificate in Electronic Notetaking

CACDP Level I Certificate in Deaf AwarenessPre Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language

CACDP Level II Certificate in British Sign Language CACDP Level I Certificate in British Sign Language

STAGETEXT Certificate in Theatre Captioning for Deaf PeopleMaster of Arts (Philosophy)

Master of TheologyOther Information:

Five years electronic notetaking experience in commercial, educational and community based settings.

NRCPD registeredEquipment:

Two or more wireless laptops with SpeedText software provided.Web Address:

www.notetext.co.uk

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(SCOTLAND CONT.)Name:

Linda DonnellyNotetaker:

ELECTRONICLocation:

East Kilbride, South LanarkshireTelephone:

01355 265744or

07949 570 466Email:


ScotlandPreferred Work:

All types of work accepted.Qualifications:


CACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf AwarenessOther Information:

Four years electronic note-taking experience in medical,

commercial and awide variety of higher educational assignments. Leaflets

available.Equipment and Software:

Operator and client laptops with notetaking software.

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SOUTH WESTName:

Annabel EastwoodNotetaker:


South WestTelephone:

01425 277013 or 07761862384Email:


Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Southampton, PortsmouthPreferred Work:

board meetings, interviews, professional developmentcourses, university lectures, hospital appointments.

Qualifications:CACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Awareness

CACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deafblind AwarenessCACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Community and Culture

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in LipspeakingCACDP Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People


Equipment and Software:Laptops and Speedtext

Other Information:Enhanced CRB certificate.

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(SOUTH WEST CONT.)Name:

Susan VallanceNotetaker:MANUALLocation:

Long Ashton, North SomersetPhone no:

01275 392206Email:


willing to travel to BristolQualifications:

CACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf PeopleA Level English

Social Science degreeOther information:

5 years experience of notetaking in a college environment.

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SOUTHName:

Evelyn QuintonNotetaker:


Southampton, HampshireTelephone:

(Fax) 02380 551869or

Mobile 07970 974 023Email:


London, South of England, Hampshire, Isle ofWight,Sussex, Surrey, Berks, Usually 100 mile radius but can go

further ifnecessary.

Preferred Work:Education (not primary or junior schools), business

meetings, conferences, one to one or hospital/doctors/Bank appointments


PeopleCACDP Level 2 Certificate in Manual Notetaking for Deaf People

CACDP Level 1 Certificate in British Sign LanguageCACDP Certificate in Deaf Awareness

Qualified in Web Design, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Quark, Flash, Fireworks,

computer engineering ITSSP Professional, Networking, VB, DataBase,

Excel, Word, Health and Safety.Other Information:

6 years experience with university/college lectures and conferences, in subjects ranging from Mathematics,

Microbiology, Accountancy, Gas and Electrical Installation, Psychology, Philosophy, Geographical Hazards, Art

History, Accountancy, Programming, Communication Technology,Electronic Engineering, Reflexology, Agriculture, etc.

Projector can be provided if necessary for text-to-big screen assignments.

Equipment and Software:Stereotype and Speedtext, and sender/receiver laptops,

including Palm Hand Held Computer, projector and screen.

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(SOUTH CONT.)Name:

Wendy TurnerNotetaker:

ELECTRONICLocation:

Hatfield, HertsTelephone:

01707 264012 or mobile 07870 291534Email:

[email protected] areas:Herts & London


PeopleCACDP Level 1 Certificate in Deaf Awareness

CACDP Level 1 Certificate in British Sign LanguageEuropean Computer Drivers Licence

Other information:Have worked with hearing-impaired anddisabled people as a notetaker and/or

amanuensis at various locations including

London Guildhall University,University of Hertfordshire, Science Museum,

SENSE and SCOPE.Currently working part-time as a manual

and electronic notetaker for Learning and Partnership.22

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