{"id":1120,"date":"2024-07-31T15:38:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T15:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=1120"},"modified":"2025-04-25T09:18:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:18:05","slug":"disability-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/\">Home<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/get-started\/\">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/accommodations-services\/\">Accommodations &amp; Services<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/about-disability-services\/\">About<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-h2\">Fostering Success through Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-of-Students-on-Campus-Disability-Services-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"group of students sitting in the campus mall posing for an image\" class=\"wp-image-42706 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-of-Students-on-Campus-Disability-Services-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-of-Students-on-Campus-Disability-Services-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-of-Students-on-Campus-Disability-Services-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Welcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">I Would Like To:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/forms-documentation-disability-services\/\" title=\"Forms &amp; Documentation | Disability Services\">Find a Verification Form or Documentation Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ocean-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Register for Accommodations (First Time and Initial Requests)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ocean-accommodate.symplicity.com\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Request Accommodation Letter (Returning Students)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ocean-accommodate.symplicity.com\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Request Additional Accommodations (Returning Students)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:accommodations@ocean.edu?subject=Request Records or Proof of Accommodations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Request Records or Proof of Accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/resources\/alternative-format-text-aft\/\" title=\"Alternative Format Text (AFT)\">Request Accessible Course Materials\/AFT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/student-guidelines-for-asl-interpreting-and-cart-captioning-services\/\" title=\"Student Guidelines for ASL Interpreting and Cart\/Captioning Services\">Request ASL or CART\/Captioning Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/forms-documentation-disability-services\/\" title=\"Forms &amp; Documentation | Disability Services\">Request Vaccination Exemption \u2013 Nursing Students in Clinical Only<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:accommodations@ocean.edu?subject=Physical Access Barrier\" title=\"\">Report a Physical Access Barrier<\/a>* or call Campus Security at <a href=\"tel:732-255-0451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">732-255-0451<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:webservices@ocean.edu?cc=accommodations@ocean.edu&amp;Subject=Website Access Barrier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Report a Website Accessibility Barrier<\/a>**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4.png\" alt=\"accommodate logo\" class=\"wp-image-55678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4.png 474w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-4-300x44.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/ls\/?SAMLRequest=nZJLT8MwEIT%2FSuR74rxQGquJFNoDlQpETeDABbm2IZYcO2QdoP%2BePACVSw9cd8czs5%2B8BtqqjhSDbfRBvA0CrPPZKg1kXmRo6DUxFCQQTVsBxDJSFbd7Eno%2B6XpjDTMKOQWA6K00emM0DK3oK9G%2FSyYeDvsMNdZ2QDCGRh6PRgnbuIYJql3KmGlbw6kVHpzaTkkm7ckbh7j61XoABk%2BRIS7vqxo527Gj1HRKO%2FO24M2mnuADpvwFsAKMnN02Q8%2BMR3G6ShKaXFGxShmLxCpM4ojzNOXUD0YZwCB2GizVNkOhH8Zu4LthXIc%2BiXwSB0%2FIKb%2BvvZaaS%2F16Gc1xEQG5qevSXYo%2Fih7m0qMA5esJMJmD%2BzPkl23pD2eU%2F4fqhHKNz4KXFh25G5N229KM2pNTKGU%2BNr0YDTIUIJwvT%2F7%2BkvwL&amp;RelayState=cookie%3A1729801841_aec6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Student Log-In<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ocean-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Student Intake \/ Initial Accommodation Request<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__image-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Students-on-Campus-Raising-Hands-to-Ask-Questions-Disability-Services.jpg\" alt=\"Student in front of room raising hand to ask a question\" class=\"wp-image-42707\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Students-on-Campus-Raising-Hands-to-Ask-Questions-Disability-Services.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Students-on-Campus-Raising-Hands-to-Ask-Questions-Disability-Services-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Students-on-Campus-Raising-Hands-to-Ask-Questions-Disability-Services-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Students-on-Campus-Raising-Hands-to-Ask-Questions-Disability-Services-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Students-on-Campus-Raising-Hands-to-Ask-Questions-Disability-Services-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Faculty &amp; Staff Webex Drop-In Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a quick question for the Disability Services Staff? Join our Webex Drop-In Sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Faculty and Staff:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every Friday*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ocean.webex.com\/start\/accommodations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty\/Staff Webex Drop-In<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__image-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Disability-Services-Student-at-Table-Studying.jpg\" alt=\"Student sitting at table in the student center studying\" class=\"wp-image-61155\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Disability-Services-Student-at-Table-Studying.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Disability-Services-Student-at-Table-Studying-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Disability-Services-Student-at-Table-Studying-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Disability-Services-Student-at-Table-Studying-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Disability-Services-Student-at-Table-Studying-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Student Virtual Webex Drop-In Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a quick question for the Disability Services Staff? Join our Webex Drop-In Sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday &amp; Tuesday*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00 p.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ocean.webex.com\/start\/accommodations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Webex Drop-In<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><span style=\"color:#b5121b;\">*<\/span>Drop-In Hours are not available when the college is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">How to Connect With Us<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meetings are reserved for OCC students and are available by appointment.<\/strong> Our staff is available to meet in person, by phone or virtually (e.g., Webex, Teams, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To arrange a meeting, contact us using the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ocean-accommodate.symplicity.com\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accommodate Portal<\/a>&nbsp;(student access only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone:&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:732-255-0456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">732-255-0456<\/a>&nbsp;(711 Relay)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:accommodations@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">accommodations@ocean.edu<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remember to include your OCC student ID number in all correspondence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office hours are Mondays through Fridays,&nbsp;<strong>8:30am-5:00pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h4\">Got Questions?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our answers to Frequently Asked Questions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/disability-services-faq\/\">Visit Our FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">News \/ Special Events<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cards__grid is-style-3-column is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__image-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC03001-2023-Library-Exterior-North-Entrance-Clocktower-Cherry-Blossom-Spring-600x400-1.webp\" alt=\"The OCC Library Building\" class=\"wp-image-49475\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC03001-2023-Library-Exterior-North-Entrance-Clocktower-Cherry-Blossom-Spring-600x400-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC03001-2023-Library-Exterior-North-Entrance-Clocktower-Cherry-Blossom-Spring-600x400-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Walk-In Wednesdays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitle\">Every Wednesday 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No appointment needed. Stop by the Disability Services Office (Library Building 3, Room 016) to learn about eligibility, resource referrals, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__image-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Text-with-Disability-Services.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58638\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Text-with-Disability-Services.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Text-with-Disability-Services-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Text-with-Disability-Services-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Text-with-Disability-Services-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Text-with-Disability-Services-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Text with Disability Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oceancc-my.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/g\/personal\/rfrable_ocean_edu\/EeY3J8jHgptEt3OgJDPnZTEBuJGiQs8-2tqS7upS950rGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accommodate OCC User Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__image-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Find-Your-Zen-Disability-Services-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58584\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Find-Your-Zen-Disability-Services-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Find-Your-Zen-Disability-Services-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Find-Your-Zen-Disability-Services-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Find Your Zen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DS Zen Den is a dedicated on-campus space created to support students\u2019 overall mental health, mindfulness, and relaxation. It\u2019s available by appointment to all enrolled OCC students registered with Disability Services. Stop by our office to learn how to reserve your spot or email us at <a href=\"mailto:accommodations@ocean.edu\" title=\"\">accommodations@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__image-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02006-2024-Disbabilites-Job-Fair-Jamie-Prioli-Rachelle-Frable-Wave-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Jamie and Rachelle Tabling in the Student Center\" class=\"wp-image-58581\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02006-2024-Disbabilites-Job-Fair-Jamie-Prioli-Rachelle-Frable-Wave-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02006-2024-Disbabilites-Job-Fair-Jamie-Prioli-Rachelle-Frable-Wave-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02006-2024-Disbabilites-Job-Fair-Jamie-Prioli-Rachelle-Frable-Wave-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02006-2024-Disbabilites-Job-Fair-Jamie-Prioli-Rachelle-Frable-Wave-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02006-2024-Disbabilites-Job-Fair-Jamie-Prioli-Rachelle-Frable-Wave-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC02006-2024-Disbabilites-Job-Fair-Jamie-Prioli-Rachelle-Frable-Wave-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"><strong>Virtual Webex Drop-In Sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a quick question for the Disability Services Staff? Join our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ocean.webex.com\/start\/accommodations\">Webex Drop-In Sessions<\/a>&nbsp;every Monday and Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.* No appointment needed! *Drop-In Hours are not available when the college is closed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cards__grid is-style-3-column is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-31 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Web Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need this website\u2019s materials in an alternate format, contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:accommodations@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">accommodations@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Stand Against Hate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Office of Disability Services<br>Ocean County College<br>Location:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/library\/\" title=\"Library (LIBR) #03\">LIBR (#3) Room #016<\/a><br>College Drive, P.O. 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