Accessibility Advocates

Accessibility advocates are students familiar with the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) and who serve as an additional resource for their peers with disabilities. Accessibility Advocates can assist students with the following:

  • Help connecting with the OAS
    • Who to contact
    • Navigating the accommodations request process
    • How to use the Test Center
  • Practical problem solving
    • Emailing specific staff with issues
    • Emailing or meeting with professors
    • Schedule planning
  • Learning how to advocate for yourself
    • Explaining disability
    • How to give professors Letter of Accommodation
    • Making needs clear
    • Understanding professors expectations (e.g. student will email when misses class)

To schedule a meet-up with an Accessibility Advocate, email accessibilityadvocates@geneseo.edu

Meet our Accessibility Advocates!

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Hi!! My name is Emilee Dauphinee and my pronouns are she/her. In addition to being the Access Counselor I am also the Access Advocate Program Coordinator. I graduated from Niagara University with my Bachelors in Biology with minors in American Sign Language & Deaf Studies and Chemistry. I recently graduated with my masters in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration at SUNY Buffalo State University. I am very passionate about accessibility and working to create an inclusive and equitable community!

 

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Hi, my name is Isabelle Hoff and I am a childhood education/ special education major with a concentration in mathematics. On campus, I am captain of the alpine ski team, I work in the school of education, and I am involved in a few clubs on campus. I have had to advocate for myself ever since I was little due to my food allergies and I would love to give back to the SUNY Geneseo community through this program. I can't wait to get to know more people and promote accessibility, inclusivity, and advocacy throughout campus. 

 

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Hey! My name is Grace Dorgan and I’m a Junior Sociomedical Sciences major with a minor in Biology. I’m a member of Geneseo First Response (GFR), as well as art club. I’m excited to be working with the office of accessibility and hope to encourage a more inclusive and accessible environment at Geneseo.

 

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Hello! My name is Audrey Ryan and I am a junior Sociomedical Sciences major. Around campus, I'm on the e-board of the Geneseo Music Society and I play the cello in the Geneseo Symphony Orchestra! I'm excited to work with the Office of Accessibility.

 

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My name is Julia Kimmel! I am a Business Administration major with a minor in Human Resources Management and Marketing. I am highly involved in organizations on campus such as being the president of SHRM and the business manager of The Lamron. In my free time, I like to spend time outside by going for walks or playing tennis. Having personal experiences with disabilities, my goal is to promote accessibility across campus to allow for a more inclusive environment.

 

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Hi there! My name is Grace Hubbel and I am a junior Philosophy and Sociomedical Sciences double major with a minor in Human Development. I am currently also a Resident Assistant for Wellness and a Safe Zone Facilitator. My education means the world to me and is what I value most, and I believe that everyone should be able to receive the best experience that they can in college and should be provided with any assistance possible to help them achieve that! 

 

 

Hi! My name is David and I am a psych major who is deeply passionate in advocating and improving the experience of Geneseo students across all sectors of health. I love creative writing and have expertise in copy editing. I desperately want to see every student at Geneseo succeed, and am hoping to facilitate that goal as a Peer Advocate.

 

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Hi! My name is Samantha Vallone and I'm majoring in Psychology! I'm passionate to help others with the process of getting the accommodations they need, along with creating a more inclusive community here at SUNY Geneseo. I require both food and academic accommodations and would love to help others who are in the same situation!

 

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Hi! My name is Emily Warner and I'm a senior psychology major with a human development minor. On campus I am involved with participating in Pathways and am a part of the sorority Alpha Sigma Tau! I am so excited to get started as an Access Advocate and am hopeful to create a more inclusive environment here at Geneseo!

 

 

My name is Ricardo Israel Ruiz! I am a communication major with a music business recording and production minor. I specializes in time management support and event planning. Relating to the Office of Accessibilities, I am very passionate about advocating for human rights and accommodations for the neurodivergent community of SUNY Geneseo.