Accommodations
The American with Disabilities Act requires an institution of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a documented disability, provided that accommodation does not create an undue hardship.
An undue hardship refers to any accommodation that would be unduly costly, expensive, substantially disruptive, or that would fundamentally alter the nature of the program.
Reasonable accommodation is provision of an auxiliary aid, or modification to the course or program that will allow access to the educational program, material, activity, or degree. Some examples of reasonable accommodations include:
- Making existing facilities readily accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities
- Flexible time lines for program completion
- Acquisition or modification of equipment or devices
- Appropriate adjustments or modification of examinations or policies
- Provision of qualified readers, note takers, and/or sign language interpreters
- Provision of alternate print formats
NOTE: Personal care attendants are not considered a reasonable accommodation.
The Center for Access and Assistive Technology works on a case-by-case basis in the funding and provisions for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
How to Request Accommodations
Students
To best facilitate services, students should inform the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at least three weeks before the start of the semester of his/her need for accommodation. Students requiring special adaptive computer software or equipment are encouraged to contact the center at least six weeks before the semester begins.
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
Employees
Employees with disabilities who need to request reasonable accommodations should contact DeAnne Martocci at d.martocci@mxappagd.com or (518) 629-8104.
Visitors
Visitors to campus with a disability requiring reasonable accommodations, should contact the Center for Access and Assistive Technology.
Resolving Conflicts
Individuals looking to resolve any conflicts related to reasonable accommodations, should review the Resolving Conflicts section of the ADA/Section 504 Compliance Statement.
Get in Touch
Center for Access and Assistive Technology
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