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.
Spring 2023 Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: by special appointment
Evening: by 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, and 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.
Please note: Should you encounter any access buttons across campus that are not operational, please contact Physical Plant directly at (518) 629-7356.
Handicapped Parking: There are currently 110 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 4 spaces to access the Joe Bruno Stadium
G-lot located on upper South Drive has 8 additional spaces for access to the Joe Bruno Stadium
G-lot SCB 2 spaces
Holiday Drive at BTC has 8 spaces
Haas CAMS has 4 spaces
H-lot located on the south side of Williams Road has 8 spaces
J-lot located near Williams Road has 6 spaces for access to Cogan Hall and the Daycare Center; there is also 1
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 4 spaces
Parking Garage has 9 spaces
North side of the Conway Ice Rink has 3 spaces
Fire lane has 4 spaces for access to Brahan and the Science Center
Lapan Hall has 2 spaces
Scooters: The CAAT has seven electric scooters available for loan to students, staff and faculty use, based on individual needs and documented disabilities.
Emergency Evacuation Chairs are strategically placed in buildings throughout the entire campus in the event of an emergency situation.
Distance Learning/Blackboard: Please contact Distance Learning in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center (BTC), room 1042, or (518) 629-7070, if you have any questions regarding adjustment of settings within Blackboard to provide accommodations. The CAAT and Distance Learning 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!
Center for Access and Assistive Technology
(518) 629-7154
TDD: (518) 629-7596
Fax: (518) 629-4831
STAFF
Deanne Martocci, director; d.martocci@hvcc.edu
Taylor Evanchick, program assistant; t.evanchick@hvcc.edu
Steve Motto, coordinator of testing; s.motto@hvcc.edu
Ann Petersen, assistant director; a.petersen@hvcc.edu
Rachel Holland, coordinator of accessibility; r.holland@hvcc.edu