{"id":1139,"date":"2024-09-25T16:04:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T16:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=1139"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T20:04:39","slug":"disability-services-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/disability-services-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Services FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is a Disability?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Got questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

See our answers to Frequently Asked Questions!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How long does this process take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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After you submit your accommodation request, it can take up to three weeks for us to complete the process with you (document review, schedule student interview, etc.). It is important that you monitor your OCC email for regular messages from our office. We may also reach out to you by phone, so it is important that you have your voice mail setup and\/or check messages on a regular basis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sooner we can start working with you on your accommodation request, the more likely it will be in place by the time you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is there a separate admission process for students with disabilities?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The admissions process and criteria are the same for all students applying to ocean county college. Disability status is not a consideration in the admissions process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Should I send my disability documentation with my admissions application?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documentation of disability is considered confidential and should be submitted directly to Disability Services only after you have been admitted to Ocean County College and have decided to attend classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before I apply to Ocean County College, can I meet with someone in Disability Services to discuss my situation?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are happy to meet with you to answer general questions about Disability Services and accommodations here at Ocean County College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us at accommodations@ocean.edu<\/a> to schedule a 10-minute session to meet with a staff member from our office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are able to meet with you remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Should I send my high school IEP, 504 letter and\/or other disability documentation to my professor?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty will only accept the official OCC accommodation letter when determining accommodations in the classroom or online. All other documentation should be submitted to Disability Services only after you have been admitted to Ocean County College and have decided to attend classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do disability services differ between high school and college?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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At the high school level, accommodations are determined proactively through meetings with teachers, family members or caregivers, and school staff. However, in college you are responsible for being your own self-advocate. You can still ask your family or caregivers for guidance and share whatever information you wish to with them, but the college will only directly communicate with you about your access and accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In college, you are responsible for using the college’s disability accommodation process to request and use disability accommodations. For more information on the difference between high school and college, visit our Parent and Guardian Page on a accommodation, confidentiality, and your rights and responsibilities at Ocean County College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was recently in an accident and am having difficulty getting to class. Am I eligible for services or accommodations through Disability Services?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Most likely, no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although we recognize unexpected injuries and illnesses can happen to anyone at any time, our office only provides services to eligible students with permanent disabilities, not temporary conditions.  However, we are happy to help students navigate sudden situations.  If you may be impacted for a short period of time, such as with a cold or flu, we encourage you to review the general tips below that may assist you in keeping up with your work<\/p>\n\n\n\n