Our Office and Staff
The Disability Services mission is to:
Promote Equal Access
for students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular activities within the university experience
Foster Partnerships
with students, faculty, and staff to create environments that are accessible, diverse, and inclusive
Empower Students
to participate fully in the university community
Our Vision
As part of George Mason University’s continuing commitment to upholding the letter and spirit of the laws that ensure equal treatment of people with disabilities, the university established and maintains Disability Services. Under the administration of University Life, the center implements and coordinates reasonable accommodations and disability-related services that afford equal access to university programs and activities.
Disability Services is available to serve all students with disabilities, including those with cognitive, learning, psychological, sustained head injuries, sensory, mobility, and other physical impairments
As part of University Life’s commitment to recognizing and honoring the richness of diversity at George Mason University, Disability Services staff members actively participate in the campus-wide diversity dialogue. The office welcomes and encourages all students with disabilities, whether registered with Disability Services or not, to identify themselves as members of the disability community and to engage in the diversity dialogue on campus by getting involved with Disability Services and other multicultural programs and activities
The Disability Services Team
Naomi Martinez-Jones, Director
nmarti20@gmu.edu
Jamilah Anderson, Associate Director
jander53@gmu.edu
Jeffrey Ogden, Assistant Director
jogden5@gmu.edu
Jennifer Early, Assistant Director - Mason Autism Support Initiative
jearly2@gmu.edu
Lisa Coats, Access Consultant
lcoats@gmu.edu
Aja Puopolo, Manager of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
apuopolo@gmu.edu
Marcel Assink, Data Analyst and Business Manager
massink@gmu.edu
Maureen Breen, Administrative Assistant
mbreen1@gmu.edu
Rachel Carter, Test Administrator
rcarter8@gmu.edu
Skye Berg, Testing Center Assistant
sberg7@gmu.edu