Karley W. Batalon
- Assistant Director
- Disability Services
What We Do
Facilitate access and inclusion for students with disabilities at Rhode Island College.
Contact Information
- emailcda@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-2776
- placeGaige Hall 320
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
(Summer hours: Monday–Friday: 8 am–4 pm)
Extended hours available by appointment.
Who We Are
Qualified students with disabilities at Rhode Island College are entitled to receive reasonable and appropriate accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services that provide equal educational opportunities and facilitate meaningful access. The Center for Disability Access is the College’s designated agent for determining eligibility, facilitating access, and coordinating accommodations.
Our Mission
Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment, the Center also serves as an educational and advocacy resource for students. We recognize disability as a form of diversity, promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of college life, and endeavor to make students aware of the many opportunities and resources available to them at Rhode Island College.
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Request Accommodations
The Center for Disability Access provides accommodations and support services to students with disabilities to facilitate full and meaningful participation in all educational opportunities at the College.
Students requesting adjustments, modifications, or services related to a disability need to register with the Center to determine eligibility.
Students can then further request and manage their accommodations on our online portal.
Our Staff
The staff within the Center for Disability Access are committed to leading systemic strategies, policies and practices that create an equitable, safe and affirming educational environment.
Benjamin D. Dugas
- Coordinator
- Assistive Technology
Mollie R. Goodwin
- Assistant Director
- Center for Disability Access
Elizabeth Greenberg
- Coordinator
- Case Management
Val Herbst
- Coordinator
- Center for Disability Access
Molly T. Mckeon
- Director of the Center for Disability Access & ADA/504 Coordinator
Featured News & Stories
Rhode Island College Impact
"RIC will always feel like home to me."
Rhode Island College Impact
Alexander Kalajian praises the Disability Services Center, especially Director Keri Rossi-D'entremont: "They are always there when I need them," he says.