{"id":8274,"date":"2016-08-31T12:43:15","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T16:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/welcome-from-the-center-for-access-and-assistive-technology-3\/"},"modified":"2016-08-31T12:43:15","modified_gmt":"2016-08-31T16:43:15","slug":"welcome-from-the-center-for-access-and-assistive-technology-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/welcome-from-the-center-for-access-and-assistive-technology-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome from the Center for Access and Assistive Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Center for Access and Assistive Technology<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>WELCOME BACK!<br \/>\n<\/strong>We hope\u00a0you had an enjoyable summer!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Center for Access and Assistive Technology<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>is\u00a0located on the\u00a0first floor of the<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Siek Campus Center,\u00a0Room 130<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When you get a chance, please stop by and see our<br \/>\nstate-of-the-art Technology Lab and Accessible Facility!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fall 2016 Extended Hours<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday &#8212; Thursday:\u00a0 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br \/>\nFriday &#8212; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\nSaturday &#8212; by appointment<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Extended Hours<br \/>\n<\/strong>Beginning\u00a0Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Center for Access and Assistive Technology continue extended hours during the academic semester. These extended hours give students, faculty and staff an opportunity to utilize our adaptive computer lab, receive training on the assistive technology, testing accommodations, as well as provide evening students and faculty access to the Center for Access and Assistive Technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>CAAT Publications<br \/>\n<\/strong>The following brochures are available: Center for Access and Assistive Technology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing,\u00a0and Policies &amp; Guidelines for Alternative Testing Services. Please contact\u00a0the Center for Access and Assistive Technology\u00a0at 629-7154 and\u00a0we will mail\u00a0them to you. These publications provide helpful information for college faculty and staff to ensure access to college programs and activities for individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Please note that the Learning Disabilities office and the CAAT office have merged. All disability services now are located in the CAAT. Donna Totaro is the assistant director\/LD Specialist and is happy to assist you with any questions you have regarding learning disabilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Handicapped Parking<\/strong><br \/>\nThere currently are 105 handicapped spaces throughout the campus:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8212; A-lot located on the left of Holliday Drive, 8 spaces<br \/>\n&#8212; B-lots located on North Drive, 14 spaces throughout the entire lot<br \/>\n&#8212; C-lot located near the students pavilion, 2 spaces<br \/>\n&#8212; E-lot located on South Drive, 9 spaces to access the Joe Bruno Stadium<br \/>\n&#8212; G-lot located on upper South Drive, 9 additional spaces for access to the Joe Bruno Stadium<br \/>\n&#8212; H-lot located on the south side of Williams Road, 4 spaces<br \/>\n&#8212;\u00a0 J-lot located near Williams Road, 4 spaces for access to Cogan Hall and the Daycare Center; there is 1 additional space near the side entrance to the Daycare Center<br \/>\n&#8212; N-lot located behind the Campus Center, 10 spaces|<br \/>\n&#8212; Visitors Lot on Holliday Drive, 4 spaces|<br \/>\n&#8212; Parking Garage, 16 spaces|&#8211; North side of the Conway Ice Rink, 3 spaces|&#8211; Fire lane, 15 spaces for access to Lang, Brahan and the Science Center<br \/>\n&#8212; Lapan Hall, 2 spaces<br \/>\n&#8212; Cogan Hall, 1 space<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Scooters<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Center for Access and Assistive Technology has seven electric scooters available for loan to students, staff and faculty, based on individual need and documented disabilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Emergency Evacuation Chairs<\/strong> are strategically placed in buildings throughout the entire campus in the event of an emergency situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Distance Learning\/Blackboard<br \/>\n<\/strong>Please contact the Distance Learning Department 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 the Distance Learning Department work collaboratively to support both faculty and student needs with reasonable accommodations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Thank you for your continued outstanding support and cooperation. Have a fantastic semester and remember we are here to work as a team!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Center for Access and Assistive Technology<\/strong><br \/>\nMain Number &#8212; 629-7154<br \/>\nTDD Number &#8212; 629-7596<br \/>\nFax Number &#8212; 629-4831<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Deanne Martocci, director<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:d.martocci@hvcc.edu\" target=\"_blank\">d.martocci@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tara Isopo, principal clerk<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:t.isopo@hvcc.edu\" target=\"_blank\">t.isopo@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Donna Totaro, assistant director\/LD specialist \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:d.totaro@hvcc.edu\" target=\"_blank\">d.totaro@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Steve Motto, coordinator, Testing<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:s.motto@hvcc.edu\" target=\"_blank\">s.motto@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ann Petersen, interim coordinator,<br \/>\nPlacement Testing with Accommodations<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:a.petersen@hvcc.edu\" target=\"_blank\">a.petersen@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kathy Henry, technical assistant, Testing<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:k.henry@hvcc.edu\" target=\"_blank\">k.henry@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong>\u00a0Wed, 31 Aug 2016 12:43:15 +0000 by\u00a0t.isopo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Center for Access and Assistive Technology WELCOME BACK! 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