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.

We are now accepting applications for students who want to be mentors during the Fall 2026 semester. The deadline to apply is JUNE 29, 2026. To apply, please submit 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
• IINS Mentors receive a stipend of $200 per semester

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.

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. While the meeting schedule for the club changes each semester and is dependent upon the student leadership at that time, you can check the current semester's information by visiting Events and Disability Culture Programs. 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.

Join the Neurodiversity Alliance at Harper College!

The mission of the alliance is to improve the educational experience and outcomes of students who learn differently, while growing the neurodiversity movement for a more equitable and inclusive society for all. Together, we envision a world that fully embraces and values neurodiversity.

Contact David Antonides (dantonid@harpercollege.edu) or Anita Rehberg (arehberg@harpercollege.edu) for more information about how you can get involved.