CENTER FOR ACCESS AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
WELCOME BACK!
We hope you had an enjoyable break!
The Center for Access and Assistive Technology
is located on the first floor of the
Siek Campus Center, room 130.
When you get a chance, please stop by and see our state of the art Technology Lab and Accessible Facility!
Spring 2021 hours
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Evening hours by appointment.
Saturday hours by special appointment.
The Center for Access and Assistive Technology (CAAT) would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back and to remind you of the services we provide to students, staff and faculty with disabilities at Hudson Valley Community College.
CAAT Publications
The following brochures are available:
— Center for Access and Assistive Technology
— Deaf and Hard of Hearing
— Policies & Guidelines for Alternative Testing Services
Please see the CAAT website for valuable information that is helpful for college faculty and staff, to ensure access to college programs and activities for individuals with disabilities.
All disability services are located in the CAAT.
Donna Totaro is the Assistant Director/LD Specialist, she would be happy to assist you with any questions you have regarding learning disabilities.
Should you encounter any access buttons that are not operational, please contact Physical Plant directly at (518) 629-7356.
Handicapped Parking
There are currently 111 handicapped spaces throughout the campus. Please see the locations below:
- B-lot located on North Drive has 24 spaces
- C-lot located near the student’s pavilion has 14 spaces
- E-lot located on South Drive has four spaces to access the Joe Bruno Stadium
- G-lot located on upper South Drive has eightadditional spaces for access to the Joe Bruno Stadium
- G-lot SCB two spaces
- Holliday Drive at BTC has eight spaces
- Gene Haas has four spaces
- H-lot located on the south side of Williams Road has eight spaces
- J-lot located near Williams Road has six spaces for access to Cogan Hall and the Daycare Center; there is also one additional space near the Daycare Center side entrance.
- N-lot located behind the Campus Center has 10 spaces
- Visitors Lot on Holliday Drive has four spaces
- Parking Garage has 9 spaces
- North side of the Conway Ice Rink has three spaces
- Fire lane has four spaces for access to Brahan and the Science Center
- Lapan Hall has two spaces
Scooters
The CAAT has seven electric scooters available on loan for students, staff and faculty use, based on individual needs and documented disabilities.
Emergency Evacuation Chairs have been strategically placed in buildings throughout the entire campus in the event of an emergency situation.
Distance Learning/Blackboard
Please contact the Distance Learning Department in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center (BTC), room 1042 or phone (518) 629-7070 if you have any questions regarding adjustment of settings within Blackboard to provide accommodations. The CAAT and the Distance Learning Department work collaboratively to support both faculty and student needs with reasonable accommodations.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions on how we can continue to enhance the services and learning environment for students with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you have any questions or concerns regarding testing policies, special scheduling, or about accommodating a student in your class or lab, please call us at (518) 629-7154 or TDD (518) 629-7596. It would be our pleasure to schedule a meeting with you and the student to discuss any concerns you may have.
Thank you for your continued outstanding support and cooperation. Have a fantastic semester and remember we are here to work as a team!
Phone: (518) 629-7154
TDD: (518) 629-7596
Fax: (518) 629-4831
CAAT Staff
DeAnne Martocci, director (d.martocci@hvcc.edu)
Donna Totaro, assistant Director/LD Specialist (d.totaro@hvcc.edu)
Taylor Evanchick, program assistant (t.evanchick@hvcc.edu)
Steve Motto, coordinator of testing (s.motto@hvcc.edu)
Ann Petersen, coordinator of accessibility (a.petersen@hvcc.edu)
Published: Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:50:05 +0000 by t.evanchick