It's like someone who wears glasses so they can see the board in class. People with learning disabilities are allowed extra time on a test because that allows them an equal opportunity to finish and function in class. Our Peers Excel, a Loyola student organization advised by Smith. HOPE acts as a support network and advocacy group. It provides tutoring services to students with disabilties and sponsors seminars, workshops and campus events that raise awareness.
HOPE helps bring the issue of students with disabilities to the forefront.
A major goal of HOPE is to create a campus that is more tolerant of students with disabilities. According to Hernandez, tolerance is one issue that cannot be changed by adding more ramps or handicap signs. She would like to see more awareness around campus and consideration when planning activities increased. I think this is especially true of the fraternities and sororities. Shannon Regeci, marketing senior and president of Alpha Chi Omega, said that all Greek organizations on campus have a non-discrimination policy.