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Director, Office for Disability Services
Connie Zang

Interprets documentation for students to determine extent of functional limitations according to ADA and 504 guidelines. Determines academic adjustments.  Develops policy and procedure in accordance with federal and state regulations and state of the art practices.  Serves as program and budget developer and manager of Perkins Grant.  Designated 504 coordinator for both institutions; assures compliance and coordinates periodic review audits.  Also, serves as the Chairperson of Campus Access Committee and member of Diversity Committee.

Disability Service Case Manager
Heather Grabetz

Responds to inquiries from and conducts need assessments on prospective and current students upon initial contact with the Office for Disability Services. Provides academic, vocational, and personal counseling to and referrals for students with disabilities. Also, serves as liaison with other personnel, including but not limited to: Study skills specialist, tutoring program manager, testing program coordinator, staff counselor, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired.

Personal Counselor Office: Warner Center 226
Susan Adams

Students may receive confidential counseling from the Personal Counselor available on campus in Hopewell 61. Group counseling and informative workshops are planned quarterly. Referrals are arranged for extended counseling or specialized service as needed.

The Office for Disability Services labs and office are located in

Warner Center 226
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-9246
(614) 292-4094 (Cols.)
1-800-9NEWARK (Ohio)
(740) 364-9646 (FAX)

All students are encouraged to contact the Office for Disability Services in the early stages of their college planning. Preadmission services include information about academic support services, specialized equipment, transition issues, admission requirements, and meetings with staff counselors.

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