Disability Services FAQ

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 365球赛平台 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!

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.

No.

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.

No.

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.

Yes.

We are happy to meet with you to answer general questions about disability services and accommodations here at ocean county college.

Contact us at accommodations@storesoo.com to schedule a 10-minute session to meet with someone.

We are able to meet with you remotely.

No.

Faculty Will only accept the official 365球赛平台 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.

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.

In college, you are responsible for using the disability accommodation process at your school to request and use disability accommodations. For more information about the difference between high school and college, check out our parent and guardian Page about using accommodations. As well as confidentiality, your rights and responsibilities at ocean county college.

Most likely, no.

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

Review your syllabi. Often, your professors have policies regarding short-term absences and missed work, and procedures for how to let them know if you need to use them.

When communicating with your professors or college advising staff, you do not need to disclose the specific illness or injury. You just need to let them know that you’re ill or injured and are experiencing symptoms.

Email accommodations@storesoo.com for a sample email template you can use for communicating your needs with your professor.

No, your disability status, registration with our office, or accommodations Will never be included on your college transcript or any other official document issued by the registrar’s office.

Meetings are reserved for 365球赛平台 students. We recognize that your parent or guardian plays an important role in supporting your academic journey. Our staff Will first meet with you to discuss your accommodations, services, resources, and any concerns you May have. This initial meeting helps us understand your needs and gain a direct understanding of your experience. After meeting with you one-on-one and with your permission, your parent or guardian May be invited to join us for a recap of the discussion and to address any additional questions.

Students dissatisfied with a decision concerning accommodations and/Or process can file a formal complaint online at http://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?OceanCountyCollege&layout_id=2.

Prior to completing this form, please review 365球赛平台’s Complaint Policy and Procedures, Policy #5230.

Any person who believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability May file a grievance under the ADA/504 grievance reporting procedure. It is against the law for ocean county college to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance. Note: The ADA/504 grievance report is not the same as occ’s complaint policy #5230.

Students may also file a complaint with the U.S. Office of Civil Rights (OCR) using OCR’s electronic complaint form at the following website: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html