CENTER FOR ACCESS AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
WELCOME BACK!
We hope you had an enjoyable summer!
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!
Fall 2017 extended hours
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: by special appointment
The Center for Access and Assistive Technology (CAAT) would like to welcome you back and remind you of the services we provide to students, staff and faculty with disabilities at Hudson Valley Community College.
The mission of the CAAT office is to ensure individuals with disabilities receive the same opportunity to participate in all programs and activities provided by the college.
* New Accommodation forms: The CAAT has redesigned the accommodation form, and you will begin seeing this form starting this Fall semester. Faculty will no longer receive a colored copy of the form. All forms are white with an electronic signature of a CAAT staff member.
* Extended Hours: Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, The Center for Access and Assistive Technology will have extended hours during the academic semester. These extended hours will allow students, faculty and staff to utilize our adaptive computer lab, receive training on the assistive technology, testing accommodations and provide evening students and faculty access to the Center for Access and Assistive Technology.
* CAAT Publications: The following brochures are available: Center for Access and Assistive Technology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Policies & Guidelines for Alternative Testing Services and Faculty Guidelines. Please contact the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at (518) 629-7154 and we will mail them to you. These publications provide helpful information for college faculty and staff, to ensure access to college programs and activities for individuals with disabilities.
* Please note that the Learning Disabilities office and the CAAT office have merged. All disability services are now located in the CAAT. Donna Totaro is the assistant director/LD specialist and she would be happy to assist you with any questions you have regarding learning disabilities.
* Handicapped Parking: There are currently 105 handicapped spaces throughout the campus. Please see the locations below:
- A-lot located on the left of Holliday Drive has eight spaces
- B-lots located on North Drive have 14 spaces throughout the entire lot
- C-lot located near the Student Pavilion/Hudson Hall has 14 spaces
- E-lot located on South Drive has nine spaces to access the Joe Bruno Stadium
- G-lot located on upper South Drive has nine additional spaces for access to the Joe Bruno Stadium
- H-lot located on the south side of Williams Road as four spaces
- J-lot located near Williams Road has four spaces for access to Cogan Hall and the Daycare Center; there is also one additional space near the side entrance to the Daycare Center.
- N-lot located behind the Campus Center has 10 spaces
- Visitors’ Lot on Holliday Drive has four spaces
- Parking Garage has 16 spaces
- North side of the Conway Ice Rink has three spaces
- The fire lane has 15 spaces for access to Lang, Brahan and the Science Bldg.
- LaPan Hall has two spaces
- Cogan Hall has one space
* Scooters: The Center for Access and Assistive Technology has seven electric scooters available on loan for students, staff and faculty use, based on individual needs and documented disabilities. Scooters are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Emergency Evacuation Chairs have been strategically placed throughout the entire campus buildings 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 629-7154 or TDD 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!
Center for Access and Assistive Technology:
Main Number: (518) 629-7154
TDD Number: (518) 629-7596
Fax Number: (518) 629-4831
STAFF:
Deanne Martocci, Director
d.martocci@hvcc.edu
Donna Totaro, Assistant Director/LD Specialist
d.totaro@hvcc.edu
Steve Motto, Coordinator of Testing
s.motto@hvcc.edu
Ann Petersen, Interim Coordinator of Accessibilty
a.petersen@hvcc.edu
Tara Isopo, Principal Clerk
t.isopo@hvcc.edu
Andrea Petley, Technical Assistant for Testing
a.petley@hvcc.edu
Kathy Henry, Technical Assistant for Testing
k.henry@hvcc.edu
ADA Coordinator:
John Ogden, ADM 130, (518) 629-8110
Published: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:58:49 +0000 by t.isopo