Helpful Links
- To apply for Accessibility Services please Click Here & Login to the Application Using Your CCM Credentials. If you do not have a CCM email address yet, Click Here to Complete the Application.
- To request Accommodation Letters (current students only) Click Here
- To Login to the Online Access Portal (current students only) Click Here & Login Using Your CCM Credentials
- Disability Verification Form for Providers
The office of Accessibility Services works to both determine and document through an interactive collaborative intake process with the qualifying student, which reasonable accommodations may be appropriate for the student to utilize in their classes. Accommodations are designed to meet the needs of an individual student with a disability to provide equal access to college classes and services. Students receive services and accommodations while completing regular course offerings, and all students are held to the same academic standards of the college. Accommodations are granted in accordance with the policies underlying Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and ADA Amended Acts (ADAAA) of 2010.
For answers to general questions, to review documentation, or to schedule an intake meeting, please send an email to ASO@ccm.edu or call 973-328-5284. A member of the ASO staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
Fall 2024 ASO Office Hours
Monday: 8:30 am-6:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-6:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
*Hours may vary due to exams.
Accessibility Services Mission
The mission of the Accessibility Services department of the County College or Morris is to help provide students with identified physical, medical, psychological, sensory, learning or any other qualified disabilities, an equal opportunity to participate in the college’s courses, programs and activities. To achieve that mission, Accessibility Services embraces the following principles:
- To seek a collaborative and cooperative relationship with the faculty to enhance the education of disabled students.
- To provide educational programming regarding physical, medical, psychological, sensory, learning or other disabilities to students, faculty and the college community.
- To work to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies to higher education settings.
- To maintain a center for disabled students that provides services, disseminates information and promotes self-advocacy for all.
- To maintain a collaborative and supportive relationship with professionals, within the community, in order to further and support the mission of the program and its services.
Questions?
Accessibility Services Main Line
Email: aso@ccm.edu
Office: Learning Resource Center (LRC) 105
Office hours: Monday: 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday: 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesday: 8:30am-6:30pm Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm *Hours may vary due to exams
Phone: 973-328-5284
Maria Schiano Director of Office of Accessibility Services
Email: mschiano@ccm.edu
Office: Learing Resource Center Room 105
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Jessica Jackson Accessibility Support Specialist
Email: jjackson@ccm.edu
Office: Learing Resource Center Room 105
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Annemarie Bahnsen Accessibility Support Specialist
Email: abahnsen@ccm.edu
Office: Learning Resource Center Room 105A
Karissa Przyhocki Accessibility Support Specialist
Email: kprzyhocki@ccm.edu
Office: Learning Resource Center Room 105A
Laurie Quinn Department Administrative Assistant
Email: lquinn@ccm.edu
Office: Learning Resource Center Room 105
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Meet Our Staff
Director, Accessibility Services
Maria Schiano, LMSW
Maria has been serving as the Director of Accessibility Services at County College of Morris since 2014. She started her career in Higher Education Disability Services at New York University before moving to New Jersey. Maria holds a BA is Psychology and a BA in Women’s Studies from Brooklyn College. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from NYU. She has over 15 years of higher education experience in areas of student disability accommodations, assistive technology, student health insurance, LGBTQ+ services, and HIV/AIDS counseling. Her areas of specialization are with students on the Autism Spectrum, Deaf/Hard-of Hearing and Visually-Impaired/Blind. Maria also serves as the President of the New Jersey Association on Higher Education & Disability (NJ-Ahead).
Accessibility Support Specialist
Jessica Jackson MSW, LCSW
Jessica has been working in the field of higher education disability services since 2014. She earned her undergraduate degree at East Stroudsburg University in psychology with a minor in women’s studies. After gaining some experience working in behavioral and mental health, Jessica earned a master’s degree in social work from Marywood University in Scranton Pennsylvania. Working with teens and adolescents with mental health and cognitive challenges in residential and community settings inspired Jessica to obtain her clinical license in social work (LCSW) in 2014. Jessica enjoys spending time outdoors and has a true passion for health and wellness.
Accessibility Support Specialist
Annemarie Bahnsen MA, LPC, NCC
Annemarie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Montclair State University. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) as well as a nationally certified counselor (NCC). She has experience working in a variety of mental health settings including a hospital, a higher education counseling center and two outpatient facilities. Annemarie has several years of higher education accessibility support experience that she brings with her to CCM. She believes in a holistic approach to success and enjoys working with students to reach their goals. When not working, Annemarie enjoys reading, traveling, being creative through crafting and spending time with family and friends.
Accessibility Support Specialist
Karissa Przyhocki
Karissa is an Accessibility Support Specialist who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and secondary education from William Paterson University. She is endorsed to teach students with disabilities. She is currently working toward her MSW at Rutgers University online. Karissa enjoys working with students and staff and is excited about the continuous learning experiences at CCM. In her free time, Karissa enjoys traveling, hiking, swimming, and camping.
Administrative Assistant
Laurie Quinn
Laurie has been the administrative assistant for the Accessibility Services Office since 1999. Laurie has extensive customer service experience and has previously worked in both the business industry and in special education settings in Morris County K-12 schools. Laurie is a very knowledgeable resource for the department and enjoys working with CCM students, parents and CCM staff. Laurie lives with her husband in Morristown for over 30 years and has 3 adult daughters.