Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR) assists the college with its mission of educating students for lives of leadership and service in a global society by ensuring that all students have access to the full Hope College experience. We recognize disability as an integral aspect of the diverse landscape on our campus. Disabilities can vary widely, some might be easily recognizable while many are invisible. We aim to celebrate each student and recognize the distinctive qualities and strengths they introduce to our community. We believe that all students should always be able to get where they need to go, can fully participate when they arrive, and have access to all information.

Eligibility

We follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which defines disability as a physical or mental impairment limiting major life activities, and personalize your accommodations through discussion, documentation review and collaboration with instructors or departments.

Contacting us for the first time

If you experience barriers as a result of ADHD, ASD, a chronic medical condition, mental health, physical or sensory disability, an injury or temporary condition and/or a learning disability, get connected with our office by following these steps:

1. Please complete a Request for Access.
2. Schedule a meeting with DAR staff to discuss your individual needs.
3. Gather documentation that reflects your current abilities and limitations. 

Concussion Protocol

If you have, or think you might have, a concussion, here's what to do:

• Athletes: Contact an athletic trainer
• Students who have not been to a doctor: Contact the Health Center
• Students who have seen a doctor: Contact Disability and Accessibility Resources

returning students

If you are already connected with our office, you know the drill: 

1. To notify faculty of academic accommodations, please sign in to Accommodate with your 1Hope User ID and password. On the left hand side of the homepage, click Accommodation>Semester Request > Add New.  If this is your first time and you are a visual learner, you can watch a video on how to submit a semester request. 
2. To submit a new accommodation request, please sign in to Accommodate with your 1Hope User ID and password and click on Accommodation > Supplemental. 
3. If your schedule changes after you submit a semester request, be sure to follow these steps again to request accommodations for the new course. 

COME SEE US

We are co-located with the Academic Success Center in Van Zoeren 261. Office hours are generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Test proctoring occurs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the semester. You can make appointments by emailing dar@hope.edu or by scheduling directly into Jeanne’s calendar or Carrie’s calendar.

A personalized holistic approach

You know yourself and your needs best. Because there may be times we aren't your best option, we work closely with multiple offices across campus.    

• Academic Success Center
• Campus Safety
• Dining Services
• Health Center
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Residential Life and Housing