{"id":1125,"date":"2024-09-25T15:37:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=1125"},"modified":"2025-10-09T08:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T12:58:20","slug":"about-disability-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/about-disability-services\/","title":{"rendered":"About | Disability Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide 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:\/\/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<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/About-Disability-Services-1-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"Group of students and staff at Delta Alpha PI Honor Society\" class=\"wp-image-47819 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/About-Disability-Services-1-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/About-Disability-Services-1-800x450-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/About-Disability-Services-1-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Who We Are<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Disability Services provides academic and\/or environmental accommodations and services for qualified students with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"><strong>The Office of Disability Services:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a leader of diversity efforts on campus that promote disability equity, inclusion, and accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishes and disseminates criteria for disability services;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meets with students to discuss access needs;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receives and stores confidential disability documentation to support a student\u2019s eligibility for disability services and accommodations;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaborates with faculty and staff regarding essential course and\/or program requirements and appropriate reasonable accommodations;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 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-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\">Who We Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We support full-time and part-time undergraduate and professional students on the Toms River main campus, Manahawkin campus and students enrolled in online and Distance Learning (DL) courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select services such as access to peer support groups and connection to community resources are available to Kean Ocean students. Contact our office at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:accommodations@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">accommodations@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for more details!<\/p>\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__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Our Principles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disability is Diversity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We recognize that disability is a natural part of human variation and an aspect of diversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All students should have equal access.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are committed to equalizing access to accommodations and support for all students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confidentiality is a right.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not share information about a student\u2019s disability or other identities without the student\u2019s explicit permission. Faculty or staff who have questions or concerns can be directed to speak with our office. We will only communicate information about the student\u2019s accommodations to the necessary staff\/faculty.<\/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 card__item has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-h4\">Our Principles in Action<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Our office uses a hybrid model of providing accommodations that involves review of supporting documentation and student interview. Our staff will work with you to determine reasonable accommodations and utilize an interactive process that emphasizes intersectionality and your lived experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Our staff will support you throughout your time at Ocean County College to ensure that you are receiving appropriate accommodations and to help prepare you for transition into the workforce or as you advance your postsecondary education beyond Ocean County College. It is your right to request a review of your accommodation letter should you feel it is not meeting your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidentiality is a right, and you are not required to disclose any personal information or disability-specific details to staff or faculty outside of our office to receive your accommodations. Faculty or staff who have questions or concerns can be directed to speak with our office. We will only communicate information about your accommodations to the necessary staff\/faculty who will be implementing them during your academic journey. We disclose personal information about you only with your explicit consent and only if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office promotes equal access and advocates for policy changes at an institutional level. It is our mission to promote universal access, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout Ocean County College and our greater community.<\/p>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>L<\/p>\n<\/div>\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-16 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=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jamie-profile-picture.jpg\" alt=\"Jamie Arasz Prioli headshot\" class=\"wp-image-40850\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jamie-profile-picture.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jamie-profile-picture-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jamie-profile-picture-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jamie-profile-picture-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jamie-profile-picture-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jamie-profile-picture-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/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>Jamie Arasz Prioli<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitle\"><strong>MS, CRC, ATP<\/strong><br><strong>She\/Her\/They<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI see diversity and equity as valuable assets to our community. As Assistant Director of Disability Services and a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC), I hope to support and empower students to find their place in a community that is not only welcoming, but also celebrates our many differences. I am passionate about social and disability justice, student success, accessibility and inclusion. \u201c<\/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=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rachelle-profile-picture.jpg\" alt=\"Rachelle Frable headshot\" class=\"wp-image-40851\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rachelle-profile-picture.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rachelle-profile-picture-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rachelle-profile-picture-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rachelle-profile-picture-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rachelle-profile-picture-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rachelle-profile-picture-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/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>Rachelle Frable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-subtitle\"><strong>MSW<\/strong><br><strong>She\/Her<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor me, diversity and equity are natural parts of our community where all walks of life are acknowledged and respected. As the Accessibility Services Specialist, my goal is to empower students to advocate for their needs and further grow our community in diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.\u201d<\/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-24 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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