Harper College will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Harper College
Access & Disability Services

Events and Disability Culture Programs

ADS SUCCESS CLUB

A promotional poster for the ADS Success Club featuring a building silhouette at the top, text highlighting disability advocacy, job readiness, networking, student leadership, and academics, and meeting details (bi-weekly Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm in D169). Contact information for advisor Elisa Flores, fe31925@harpercollege.edu. The bottom section shows colorful illustrations of five diverse individuals, symbolizing inclusivity, with a rainbow heart overlay.

A promotional poster for an ADS Success Club event titled "Self-Advocacy and Navigating Difficult Conversations with Harper Faculty," scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 4th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Cultural Center D281. The poster features questions about approaching instructors and accommodations, an ADS Success Club logo with a rainbow design, and illustrations of diverse students, some in wheelchairs. It mentions a fishbowl-style Q&A with pre-submitted student questions and FAQs, light snacks, and contact email (Elisa Flores, fe31925@harpercollege.edu).

A promotional poster celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month with ADS Success Club and Great Lakes ADA Center, featuring illustrations of professionals in office settings and a large helping hand. It promotes a session on requesting employee accommodations, disclosing disabilities in job searches, and ADA rights, scheduled for October 28, 2025, from 2 PM to 3 PM in Cultural Center D281. Notes ASL interpreters available and contact for accommodations: Elisa Flores, fe31925@harpercollege.edu.

A promotional poster for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with colorful illustrations of diverse individuals, some using wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, or guide dogs. It invites learning from people with disabilities about their experiences and career paths, scheduled for December 3rd, 2025, at Cultural Center D281. Snacks and beverages provided; contact Elisa Flores at fe31925@harpercollege.edu for questions or accommodations.

Tuesday, 9/30/25, ADS Open House

Dear Parents and Students:

We invite you to Harper College’s Fall Semester Access and Disability Services Open House and the College and Career Fair for parents and
prospective students. This event will provide you with an excellent opportunity to learn more about the following:
·      Services and programs offered by Access and Disability Services (ADS)
·      The differences between the laws that govern high school (IEP and 504) and college accommodations (ADA)
·      New student onboarding process 
·      Support services and resources that are available at Harper College. 

ACCESS & DISABILITY SERVICES OPEN HOUSE
Building E-106 (Parking Lot: 14)
Tuesday September 30, 2025
Check In: 4:50 pm
Panel Session and Q and A: 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
American Sign Language Interpreter Provided

Also on Tuesday September 30, 2025
College and Career Fair
Wojcik Conference Center Building W (Parking Lot: 14)
6:00 pm-8:00 pm

If additional accommodation or language translation is needed, please reach out to April.
At the ADS Open House, our staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. If you are a senior and have decided to attend Harper College, please get in touch with us for an application fee waiver code so you can apply at no cost!

En Español  

Si estás en tu último año de prepa (high school) y ya decidiste venir a Harper College, mándanos un mensaje para darte un código y que puedas aplicar gratis.

Sincerely,

April Maman, Access Advocate
amaman@harpercollege.edu
847-250-9556 (Direct) and 847-925-6266 (ADS Office)

Thursday, 10/30/25, 1 pm - Express yourself in a fun Zine-making Workshop, in D281!

Celebrated Cartoonist, John Porcellino, will guide you through making your own Zine Thursday, 10/30, 1-3 pm in the Cultural Center!  Art supplies provided!  Snacks and soft drinks available!  

A promotional poster for a zine-making workshop with cartoonist John Porcellino, scheduled for Thursday, October 30, from 1 PM to 3 PM in Cultural Center D281. Sponsored by Access and Disability Services (ADS) and the LAND (Learning About Abilities, Not Disabilities) Employee Resource Group, it features a photo of John Porcellino, bat and star decorations, and text noting ASL interpreters, snacks, art supplies, and welcome for Halloween costumes. Background includes his work on King-Cat Comics & Stories since 1989 and graphic novels like Perfect Example. Contact: bcremins@harpercollege.edu or ADS at 847-925-6266.

Harper College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal acccess to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender-related identity, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Individuals with disabilities or access needs who would like to request an accommodation or who have questions about physical access, may request a sign language interpreter, by clicking this link and filling out the form, by emailing ads@harpercollege.edu, or calling 847.925.6266 at least two weeks in advance of the event date.
Last Updated: 8/28/25