Welcome
The Office of Disability Services is committed to providing a welcoming and affirming environment for all students. We recognize the importance of intersectionality and the diverse experiences of all students and continuously build upon partnerships with Ocean County College faculty, staff, and students to ensure all aspects of student life are accessible, equitable, and inclusive of individuals with disabilities and access needs.
The Office of Disability Services is further committed to equalizing access to academic and/or environmental accommodations and providing support for qualified students with disabilities pursuing academic, personal, and professional goals. We strive to provide the necessary tools, support, and resources for students to become responsible decision-makers and self-advocates in charge of their own future.
Eligibility for accommodations and services is guided by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).
I Would Like To:
- Find a Verification Form or Documentation Guidelines
- Register for Accommodations (First Time and Initial Requests)
- Request Accommodation Letter (Returning Students)
- Request Additional Accommodations (Returning Students)
- Request Records or Proof of Accommodations
- Request Accessible Course Materials/AFT
- Request ASL or CART/Captioning Services
- Request Vaccination Exemption – Nursing Students in Clinical Only
- Report a Physical Access Barrier* or call Campus Security at 732-255-0451
- Report a Website Accessibility Barrier**
How to Connect With Us
ll meetings are pre-scheduled and can take place either in person, by phone or virtually (e.g., Webex, Teams, etc.).
To arrange a meeting, contact us using the following methods:
- Accommodate Portal (student access only)
- Phone: 732-255-0456 (711 Relay)
- Email: accommodations@169577.com
- Remember to include your 365球赛平台 student ID number in all correspondence.
Our office hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8:30am-5:00pm.
Got Questions?
See our answers to Frequently Asked Questions!
Log-in To Accommodate
Virtual Webex Drop-In Hours
Have a quick question for the Disability Services Staff? Join our Webex Drop-In Sessions.
For Students:
- Monday & Tuesday*
- 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- September 9 – May 24
For Faculty and Staff:
- Every Friday*
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- September 6 – May 24
*Drop-In Hours are not available when the college is closed.
News / Special Events
Walk-In Wednesdays
Every Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
No appointment needed. Stop by the Disability Services Office (Library Building 3, Room 016) to learn about eligibility, resource referrals, and more.
Text with Disability Services
Stay up to date with all of your accommodation needs with our new texting feature! For instructions on how to sign up and agree to terms of service check out the Accommodate 365球赛平台 User Guide.
Disability Employment and Awareness Month – Resource Fair
October 8, 2024
10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Join us at the Student Center for the Disability Employment and Resource Fair, an event dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities. Discover employment and disability-related resources from across Ocean County and New Jersey.
Film Viewing Parties for Superfest Disability Film Festival 2024
October 17 & 18
For more than 30 years, Superfest has celebrated cutting-edge cinema that portrays disability through a diverse, complex, unabashed and engaging lens. Stay tuned for details on scheduled film viewing sessions! Funding for this event is in part from a generous donation from the The Longmore Institute.
Web Accessibility
If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need this website’s materials in an alternate format, contact accommodations@169577.com for assistance.
Stand Against Hate
The Office of Disability Services condemns all discrimination, racism, and violence against students, colleagues, and community members near and far. Hate has no place at Ocean County College.
Contact Us
Office of Disability Services
Ocean County College
Location: LIBR (#3) Room #016
College Drive, P.O. Box 2001
Toms River, NJ 08754-2001
Our office hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Meetings by appointment only.
Phone:732-255-0456
Fax:732-864-3860
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