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

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

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 local disability services websites 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~