Access and Disabilities: Get Involved

Would you like to mentor a new Harper College student? Consider becoming an Infinity Initiative for Neurodiverse Students (IINS) Mentor. As an IINS Mentor, you can use your own experiences to support and encourage a first-year student. 

To apply to be an IINS Mentor, please complete the Mentor Application. 

• Support and encourage first-year students with disabilities 
• Act as a resource and point of contact 
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources 
• Serve as a positive role model 
• Participate in training, programs, and activities 

• Be in good academic standing 
• Be willing to learn and share information about the Harper College community, student life and campus resources 
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Have a genuine desire to help new students succeed 
• Display leadership abilities 
• Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude 
• Express a willingness to learn about diverse cultures and disabilities. 

• Build relationships with new students
• Develop leadership skills 
• Enhance social skills and confidence 
• Earn service hours 
• Strengthen resume and college/scholarship applications 

If you have an interest in helping ADS and the students we work with, consider being a note taker! If one is needed within your class, you will receive an email from our office. The requirement is a GPA of 2.5 or higher in college level courses. You can receive a one-time payment* or volunteer certificate.

ADS proudly hires International students.

*If you chose to receive the payment, you will be required to fill out and sign a Federal W-9 tax form with your valid Social Security Number. 

https://hood.accessiblelearning.com/Harper/ApplicationNotetaker.aspx

Disability is a main pillar of diversity and our department is committed to supporting a cultural shift on our campus to one of inclusion, equity, and accessibility. Through our Disability Culture Programming you can attend events and presentations and learn more about disabilities, intersectional identities, and how important inclusion is to the world around you. If you are interested in learning more about these events or have ideas for events that you would like to see us provide in the future, please contact ads@harpercollege.edu. To watch recordings of past events, Faculty and Staff can use their Harper login to access our Stream Channel here, and students can use their Harper login to access the videos here.

The ADS Success Club is a Harper-sponsored club that is open to any currently enrolled Harper student, faculty, or staff member who has a disability. The meeting schedule for the club changes each semester and is dependent upon the student leadership at that time. Please email us at ads@harpercollege.edu for more information. 

The ADS Deaf Club is a Harper-sponsored club that is open to any currently enrolled Harper student who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The meeting schedule for the club changes each semester and is dependent upon the student leadership at that time. Please email us at ads@harpercollege.edu for more information.