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Accessibility and Accommodation Services
ASO Complies with Section 504 and the ADA
The Accessibility Services Office (ASO) at Centenary University ensures you have full access to Centenary facilities and programs, in line with Section 504 and the ADA. We work with you to arrange reasonable academic and housing accommodations so you can fully engage in all aspects of university life. Our team is here to assist with classroom access, learning strategies, and disability-related advisement.
Centenary University’s Accessibility Services Office (ASO) ensures equal access for all students under ADA/504 to receive appropriate academic accommodations
The Access+ Program (Formerly Project Able) builds on that foundation with enhanced, personalized, and community-based support. *Fee Based
Access + Program
| Feature / Service | Access+ Program |
| 1. Access+ | Through the Accessibility Services Office (ASO) and open to all Centenary students |
| 2. Tutoring | Exclusive professional tutoring hours available only to Access+ students |
| 3. Individualized Support | Weekly meetings of individualized student support with a dedicated Access+ Specialist |
| 4. Social Connection | Participation in the Bridges social group for Access+ students |
| 5. Overall Focus | Customized and purposeful academic and personal support to enhance student success and community connection |
Accommodations
Application Forms
Dining Accommodations
View our Meal Plan Accommodation FAQ
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)
FARE is a non-profit organization with the mission to improve the quality of life and health of those with food allergy through transformative research, education, and advocacy.
Finding the right college can be a challenge, especially for people managing food allergies. In addition to finding the perfect academic program and the right campus fit, they need to find a school they can safely navigate. The FARE Food Allergy College Search is the country’s only tool that allows you to search for colleges and universities by food allergy accommodations.
You can review the available dining options and accommodations, housing accommodations, emergency services and health services. Learn more about Centenary’s profile here.
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Accommodation Requests and Support Sessions
Access + (Formerly Project Able) Spring 2026 Tutoring Hours:
Mondays 10:00-12:00pm, Tutoring Center, Room 10
Tuesdays 2:00-4:00pm, Tutoring Center, Cubicle 7
Access+ Tutoring Hours are designated times reserved exclusively for Access+ students to visit the Tutoring Center on an as-needed basis for help with coursework from professional tutors. These drop-in hours will begin on Monday, the 26th, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions about tutoring services or Access+ Tutoring Hours, please contact Abigail Davis at x2701.
For questions related specifically to Access+, please contact Laura Foster-Wasilewski at x2584.
Documentation Requirements
Please provide a recent (within 3 years) diagnostic statement prepared by a licensed professional with appropriate credentials that provides a comprehensive diagnostic statement and evidence of significant impact on academic function and that is relevant to the requested accommodations.
Send to AccessibilityServices@CentenaryUniversity.edu
Meet Our Team
Laura Foster-Wasilewski, MSW
Director of Accessibility Services
B.A. English Literature, University of Montana
Master of Social Work, Moravian University
Member of NASW
Member of the Belvidere SD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee
Certifications: NABITA Student Risk Training Certification
NACP Victim Assistance Training Certification
NJ Division of Civil Rights Implicit Bias Certification
Laura began her career at Centenary as a Case Manager, supporting students navigating economic, academic, and social-emotional challenges. Laura graduated with her Master of Social Work degree from Moravian University and brings a strengths-based, social work-informed approach to her role as Director of Accessibility Services. With ten years of lived experience as a parent to a child with special needs, Laura is deeply committed to empowering students with disabilities by fostering their independence while offering compassionate, individualized support.
Abbie Davis
Director of Academic Success & Advising
B.A. English, Minor: Environmental Science, William Paterson University
M.A. English, Montclair State University
Abbie has worked in higher education for numerous years. While pursuing her master’s degree at Montclair State University, Abbie worked at Centenary University as a Professional Tutor where she was able to engage and work with students on a daily basis.
Additionally, she taught Developmental English at Middlesex County College for three years, as well as academic strategy courses at Northampton Community College and Centenary University. As a Director of Academic Success and Advising at Centenary, Abbie enjoys being able to assist students in working towards a successful academic career.
Dennis Higgins
Student Success Specialist
BS. Psychology, East Stroudsburg University
MA. Clinical Psychology, Adelphi University
MA. Mental Health Counseling, Adelphi University
Dennis joined the ASO staff as a Student Success Specialist in Spring 2021. Prior to Centenary, he worked as a project manager at a software company, a paratrooper in the U.S. Army, a case manager for a national veterans’ organization, and various therapeutic positions at VA hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice. Dennis uses these varied experiences to help his students forge a path to success that is both effective and true to who they are as individuals
Sasha Jackson
Student Success & Retention Coordinator
BSW Social Work, CUNY York College
MPA Public Administration, CUNY John Jay College
Sasha Jackson was promoted to Student Success & Retention Coordinator in 2025 after first serving as a Student Success Specialist with the ASO. With a strong foundation in social work and public administration, Sasha brings both compassion and strategy to student support. Her experience working with children in foster care and families overcoming challenges fuels a passion for creating inclusive, empowering spaces where students can thrive. Sasha believes in the power of education to transform lives and is committed to helping every student discover their unique path to success.
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