Lincoln University Welcomes New Access & Abilities Coordinator

Lincoln University has hired Kylie Hoover as coordinator of Access and Ability Services. In this role, Hoover will lead efforts to support students who require accommodations, including those with disabilities, emotional support animals, and individuals who are visually or hearing impaired.

The Office of Access and Ability Services is a key resource for Lincoln students, promoting accessibility and inclusion across campus. Services include:

• Providing text on audio tape for persons with visual impairments.
• Readers for visually impaired students.
• Sign language interpreters for the hearing impaired.
• Access to recording devices for assistance with note-taking.
• Wheelchair entry access and/or elevators.
• Accessible parking.
• Ongoing consultation regarding current academic performance.
• Coordination with agencies providing services for persons with disabilities.

Hoover grew up in Jefferson City and has called the capital city home for most of her life. A 2020 graduate of Lincoln, she says she is excited to be back at her alma mater, working directly with students to meet their needs while fostering an inclusive community that supports student success.

“During my time as an undergraduate at Lincoln University, I developed a strong interest in psychology and sociology,” Hoover says. “I was fortunate to have professors who made a lasting impact on me, and they inspired my passion for supporting students in an academic setting. As I’ve continued to grow in my career, I’ve found that working in Access and Ability Services truly aligns with my desire to help others be their best — academically, mentally and emotionally.”

Hoover comes to Lincoln from William Woods University in Fulton, where she was a Student Accessibility & Academic Success specialist, implementing accommodation plans for students with disabilities and developing strategies for academic success. She has additional experience as a Social Security disability determinations counselor for the state of Missouri, a wellness specialist for Compass Health Network and respite specialist for Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association. Hoover has also taught preschool at Courtyard Early Learning Center in Jefferson City and served as a client liaison with The Counseling Hub in Columbia.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Lincoln with a minor in sociology. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in general psychology at Northcentral University.

“I attended a webinar recently where a panelist shared a quote that stuck with me,” Hoover says. “ ‘Community comes before strategy.’ That idea really reflects my approach to this work — supporting students starts with understanding, collaboration and connection.”