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Director of Student Accessibility Services

Jill Heilman came to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ with over twenty years of experience in Rehabilitation Science and Disability Advocacy work. Before coming to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Heilman worked at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida and also as a consultant.

At USF, Heilman was Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Science program. She developed this program to train professionals to work with persons with physical, mental, emotional, and chemical disabilities. Heilman also ensured that students in the program received appropriate accommodations at the university and founded the first ever Student Accessibility Task Force on USF’s three campuses.

Heilman received her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida where she specialized in Rehabilitation Counseling and pediatric disabilities. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and professional speaker.

jheilman@conncoll.edu Phone: 860-439-2439 Smith House, First Floor

Student Accessibility Coordinator

Lillian has been employed at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ for a little more than ten years, the first seven years with the College Bookshop. In 2011, she returned to her primary vocation and true passion as an advocate and resource for people with disabilities, becoming the Student Accessibility Services Coordinator and continuing as part of the vibrant 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community. Prior to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Lillian worked in various residential, vocational and educational support services.

lillian.liebenthal@conncoll.edu Phone: 860-439-5428 Smith House, First Floor