Student Disability Services Homewood
Student Disability Services Homewood
Homewood Campus Accessibility Map now available!
See Information Guides for details.
Getting Started with SDS and How to Access Your Accommodations
- New Students (first time working with SDS) will submit an Initial Request for accommodations through the AIM online application.
- Returning Students (already have approved SDS accommodations) can access AIM here.
Winter Weather Travel Notice
Students who encounter campus access barriers on the Homewood campus due to inclement weather should contact Public Safety at 410-516-7777 (off-campus) OR 6-7777 (on-campus landlines).
WELCOME TO SDS HOMEWOOD
Vision
To create an inclusive culture that celebrates disability as an area of diversity while ensuring equitable experiences for all students.
Mission
Student Disability Services collaborates to create an inclusive community for students with disabilities by proactively removing barriers, raising awareness of equitable practices, and fostering an appreciation of disability as an area of diversity while utilizing a wide range of approaches from universal design to individualized accommodations.
Who We Serve
Student Disability Services (SDS) advises Johns Hopkins graduate and undergraduate students with disabilities on available services and accommodations.
6% of the student population across JHU (university-wide) receives services from SDS.
9% of students at JHU Homewood receive services from SDS.
Current Students with Approved Accommodations
- Access your AIM account here: Go to https://hunter.accessiblelearning.com/JHU/ and enter your JHU login information.
- Follow instructions on how to Request Letters in AIM.
- After submitting semester/term request, allow at least 24 hours for the request to be processed.
- Additional resources and more information for Current Students
- Accommodation letters must be requested through your student portal for each new semester.
New Accommodation Requests (Students requesting accommodations for the first time)
- Students can begin an accommodation request with SDS Homewood first by completing the SDS Application Form
- After submitting the online application form and uploading documentation to the portal — you will receive an email from SDS staff within 3 business days
- This will be to schedule a phone or video (Zoom or Teams) meeting to discuss the request for accommodations
- During this initial meeting, accommodations will be determined
- After accommodations are approved, accommodation letters must be requested through your student portal for each new semester. Follow instructions on how to Request Letters in AIM.
- For additional resources and more information check out the Newly-Admitted Students page and Documentation Guidelines for registering for accommodations
- After submitting the online application form and uploading documentation to the portal — you will receive an email from SDS staff within 3 business days
How to Schedule Exams for Fall 2023 (Students with exam accommodations)
PLEASE READ SDS TESTING POLICY AND PROCEDURES: Word Document: SDS Testing Policy_fall 2022_final
- Log in to AIM and select “Alternative Testing” on the left-hand menu
- Select your course from the drop down menu
- if you do not see a course listed, your instructor has not yet completed the Accommodated Exam Agreement for this class
- Click “Schedule Exam”
- Read the Terms and Conditions of Scheduling Exam
- Select the Request Type (i.e. quiz, exam, final, etc.) from the dropdown menu
- Enter the Date and Time for your exam from drop down menu
Technology & Communications Access Note
With the move to remote course delivery, there may be a continuing adjustment to technologies. There may be additional, potential challenges in delivering accommodations; please reach out to SDS. Let SDS know if there is a need for additional accommodations or support.
Current COVID-19 Status for the Office
- SDS is open and operating during usual business hours Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET
- Appointments will be available by video or phone and can be scheduled during business hours. In person appointments are available upon request.
For Disability Accommodations and Services for all Schools (university-wide)
- If enrolled at a JHU campus other than Homewood, check the university-wide Student Disability Services website for the relevant campus and for the local SDS coordinator contact information
Additional Useful Information
- To learn more about available accommodations, Accommodation Descriptions
- Resources for note-taking, reading, studying, Assistive Technology
- Home page for faculty working with students with accommodations, Faculty Information
SDS acknowledges the disruption and impact the coronavirus has had on the lives of many students with disabilities. Please contact your SDS coordinator for additional support. You can also find resources and updated information on the university’s operations and response on the Hopkins COVID-19 Info Page.
We wish you all the best with the semester!
~Student Disability Services (SDS) Staff~
Our office serves full-time graduate and undergraduate students in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering, visiting college students in the JHU Summer Pre-College Programs, and visiting high school students in summer programs, Engineering Innovation sponsored by the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Engineering.
We work with the university’s central ADA Compliance Officer and comply with federal, state, and local disability regulations throughout our process.
News & Announcements
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Student Disability Services Webinar Recording
In this webinar, presented to Johns Hopkins parents and family members in fall 2019, SDS staff discuss the importance of student’s self-identification, types of visible and invisible disabilities, accommodations available to students, and the documentation guidelines required to request services. Watch the webinar.
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Professional Opportunities for students with disabilities
Student Disability Services and Life Design Lab (formerly Career Center) are partnering to organize exciting professional opportunities and workshops to help you find your ideal job! Check our Career Resources page for more information.
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Research on student-run mental health clubs
A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry confirms that student-run mental health clubs in American college campuses are on the rise. The research speaks of the positive role these clubs play in increasing awareness of mental health issues and reducing stigma. Read the full contribution on the Washington Post.
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A discourse on disability
Graduating senior Emily Dorffer is a Writing Seminars and English major. Emily has cerebral palsy and she has compiled and edited an anthology of short stories by and about people with disabilities.
The anthology aims to help others better understand the challenges of being disabled and to urge people with disabilities to recognize, use, and embrace their distinct voices - HUB
JHU recognized for engaging student voters
National coalition counts Hopkins among schools 'setting the standard for nonpartisan civic engagement work for colleges and universities across the country'
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Unpacking the past
A gathering of 168 history enthusiasts, including several Hopkins students, convened Sept. 27 to share fresh perspectives on a traditionally academic topic