Center for Access and Assistive Technology

Phone: (518) 629-7154
Email: caat@hvcc.edu
TDD: (518) 629-7596
Fax: (518) 629-4831
Location: Siek Campus Center, Room 130
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(Evenings and Weekends by appointment)
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The college's Center for Access and Assistive Technology works to assist all qualified students with disabilities in the pursuit of their educational objectives. We attempt to coordinate the students' needs with services and resources available within our college system, and to ensure accessible educational opportunities for students according to their individual needs.

Our philosophy is that the individuals we serve are students first, and their disabilities are secondary. The office strives to coordinate services that will enable students with disabilities to act as independently as possible in a supportive atmosphere that promotes self-reliance. It is the students' choice whether or not they utilize the available services.

A pre-admissions visit to the college is highly recommended to all applicants. Persons with special needs are urged to visit early, preferably during their junior year of high school. The Admissions Office and the Center for Access and Assistive Technology should be contacted for an appointment.

In addition, special appointments for students may be made by calling the office.

Accommodate

Students and note-takers should use the links below to upload documentation, schedule appointments with the Center for Access and Assistive Technology, and request and receive accommodation forms.

• Returning students: Login to Accommodate
• First time registering students: Create an Accommodation Request
• Note-Taker Dropoff Portal

Accomodate How to Videos

• Semester Accommodation Requests and Requesting New Accommodations
• Finding Your Notes in Accommodate

Staff

DeAnne Martocci
Director of Center for Access and Assistive Technology
(518) 629-8104

Donna Totaro
Assistant Director/Learning Disability Specialist
(518) 629-8126

Stephen Motto
Coordinator of Testing
(518) 629-7552

Taylor Evanchick
Program Assistant
(518) 629-7154

Cori Ellis
Technical Assistant for Testing
(518) 629-8105

Andrea Petley
Technical Assistant
(518) 629-7274

Ann Petersen
Coordinator of Accessibility
(518) 629-7535

Mission

The mission of the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at Hudson Valley Community College is to provide a comprehensive learning environment that promotes self-awareness and independence in a welcoming, supportive and technologically accessible educational setting.

Our goal is to ensure students with disabilities the same opportunities to fully participate in all programs and activities provided by the college.

The center is also committed to promoting access and awareness as a resource to all members of the community.