Accessibility Specialists: Each student registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources and Service (OARS) is assigned an Accessibility Specialist based on the student's last name. Accessibility Specialists are available between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday- Friday.
A-K: Student's last name
Lynda Hinrichs, Accessibility Specialist serving students with last names A-K
Schedule a meeting with Lynda Hinrichs
- Monday & Thursday: Available in-person, over the phone or virtually (Google meet)
- Wednesday: Available over the phone and virtually (Google meet).
L-Z: Student's last name
Joy Whiting, Accessibility Specialist serving students with last names L-Z
Schedule a meeting with Joy Whiting
- Tuesday: Available over the phone and virtually (Google meet).
- Wednesday & Friday: Available in-person, over the phone or virtually (Google meet)
Fall & Spring Check-In Meetings
We encourage all students registered with OARS to schedule a 15-minute OARS check-in meeting in the fall and/or spring. Check-in meetings allow OARS to connect with students and to stay up to date with accommodations. Check-in meetings can be in-person, by phone or virtually (via Google Meet).
If you have issues obtaining an appointment slot, email our office at oars@bethel.edu or call 651-638-6833 to schedule a meeting.