Services & Eligibility

General services of the Center for Access and Assistive Technology include:

  • liaison with local, state, federal agencies
  • individual orientation, pre-admission counseling and assistance with registration
  • assistance in obtaining notetakers and classroom accommodations
  • liaison with faculty and campus offices
  • supplemental tutorial services
  • monitoring of academic progress
  • personal counseling and academic counseling
  • advocacy
  • resource for high schools
  • admissions placement testing

Alternative Testing Services

The Center for Access and Assistive Technology (CAAT) provides an alternative testing service, in compliance with ADA standards, to students who have disabilities. Eligibility for this service is determined by the CAAT staff, and is based on the current professional documentation provided by the student and course requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for services from the Center for Access and Assistive Technology, a student must:

  1. Apply and be accepted for admission to Hudson Valley Community College through the regular admission process.
  2. Meet the definition of disability as defined by federal law: "any mental or physical condition that substantially limits an individual’s ability to perform one or more major life activities." For additional information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please visit the ADA.gov website.
  3. Self-identify as a student with a disability by accessing the Accommodate Portal through the Center for Access and Assistive Technology webpage.
    NOTE: Please be sure to upload the completed Release Authorization Form (PDF).
  4. Schedule and complete an intake meeting with the Center for Access and Assistive Technology.

Suggested Documentation

To ensure the best possible services, we suggest that students submit adequate documentation of disability to the Center for Access and Assistive Technology.

  • Students with physical disabilities, visual impairments or hearing impairments should consider submitting a letter from their physician that verifies the disability.
  • Students with learning disabilities should consider submitting a full psycho-educational report completed by a licensed psychologist or appropriate professional.
  • Students with psychological disabilities should consider submitting a letter from a licensed psychologist, therapist or psychiatrist.

NOTE: All documentation submitted should address: diagnosis, prognosis, functional limitations, and recommendations of academic supports.

The Qualified Professional Documentation Request (PDF) is available to assist students in obtaining adequate documentation from their provider.

Get in Touch

Center for Access and Assistive Technology

Siek Campus Center, Room 130

TDD: (518) 629-7596
Fax: (518) 629-4831

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed