If the laptop would help, how about a rugged laptop? Wouldn't have to be very fancy for taking notes but a rugged one would eliminate the worries. Could add on some speech-to-text. I don't know if the notes have to be turned in at the end of class, but if not maybe a voice recorder and then transcribe later. If it's allowed, partner up with someone that is good at writing and the fine motor, but maybe needs help in other areas.