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CENTER FOR ACCESS AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WELCOME BACK!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We hope\u00a0you had an enjoyable summer!<\/p>\n The Center for Access and Assistive Technology\u00a0is\u00a0located on the\u00a0first floor of the Siek Campus Center,\u00a0Room 130.<\/p>\n When you get a chance, please stop by and see our state-of-the-art Technology Lab and Accessible Facility!<\/p>\n Fall 2017 extended hours 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n * New Accommodation forms:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n *\u00a0Extended Hours:<\/strong> Beginning\u00a0Tuesday, Sept. 5, The Center for Access and Assistive Technology will have extended hours during the academic semester.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n *\u00a0CAAT Publications:<\/strong>\u00a0 The following brochures are available: Center for Access and Assistive Technology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing,\u00a0High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Policies & Guidelines for Alternative Testing Services and Faculty Guidelines. Please contact\u00a0the Center for Access and Assistive Technology\u00a0at (518) 629-7154 and\u00a0we will mail\u00a0them to you.\u00a0\u00a0These publications provide helpful information for college faculty and staff, to ensure access to college programs and activities for individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n * 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.<\/p>\n *\u00a0Handicapped Parking:<\/strong>\u00a0 There are currently 105 handicapped spaces throughout the campus. Please see the locations below:<\/p>\n *\u00a0Scooters:\u00a0<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n * Emergency Evacuation Chairs<\/strong> have been strategically placed throughout the entire campus buildings in the event of an emergency situation.<\/p>\n *Distance Learning\/Blackboard:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0\u00a0 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 Thank you for your continued outstanding support and cooperation.\u00a0 Have a fantastic semester and remember we are here to work as a team!<\/p>\n Center for Access and Assistive Technology: STAFF: Donna Totaro, Assistant Director\/LD Specialist Steve Motto, Coordinator of Testing Ann Petersen,\u00a0Interim Coordinator of Accessibilty Tara Isopo, Principal Clerk Andrea Petley, Technical Assistant for Testing
\n<\/strong>Monday – Thursday:\u00a0 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
\nFriday:\u00a0 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
\nSaturday: by special appointment<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>Main Number: (518) 629-7154
\nTDD Number: (518) 629-7596
\nFax Number: (518) 629-4831<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Deanne Martocci, Director
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\nd.totaro@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
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\na.petersen@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
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\na.petley@hvcc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n