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Accessibility Services

Mission Statement

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) empowers students with disabilities to become independent learners by offering comprehensive support, resources, and advocacy. The office provides federally mandated accommodations to students with disabilities to promote equal access to programs and services. Accessibility Services foster an inclusive and accessible learning environment on campus while promoting equity, independence, and academic success to ensure every student thrives and achieves their full potential within the college community and beyond.

Vision

Accessibility Services strives to enhance students’ skills by providing the necessary tools, resources and support for students with disabilities to break barriers and achieve their aspirational goals.

Values:

The Office of Accessibility Services is committed to:

  • Access – to provide assistive technology tools, resources and support to ensure equal access across SUNY WCC campus and programs.
  • Collaboration – to connect and communicate with students, families, faculty, staff, campus community, and external resources to create a cohesive support network.
  • Empowerment – to assist students in becoming self-advocates for their learning and academic success inside and outside the classroom.
  • Education – to provide professional development opportunities on ADA compliance and understanding of Accommodations to students, faculty, and staff while providing training on Universal Design for Learning to eliminate barriers to academic success.

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ACCOMMODATE!

Accessibility Services uses a communication platform called Accommodate! This program enables students to submit disability documentation, sign up for accommodations and schedule testing appointments. To learn more,

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Guidelines & Procedures

As a result of an evaluation conducted by AHEAD (Association on Higher Education And Disability), our current Guidelines and Procedures are in the process of being modified. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

We now have Virtual Open Office Hours for students, faculty and staff!
Wednesdays: 12:00-1:00 PM
Thursdays: 4:00-5:00 PM
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Accessibility Services Team

According to the SUNY WCC Academic Calendar, the last day to Add/Swap a class for the Fall 2025 semester is September 8, 2025. Therefore, returning Accessibility Services students will be able to complete a Semester Request in Accommodate starting September 9, 2025. Submitting a Semester Request will generate an Accommodations Letter that is emailed to both professors and the student.

If there is a test or quiz in your class prior to this date, please reach out to the Accessibility Services Office. If you are a new Accessibility Services student, you will need to complete an Intake Form in Accommodate before completing a Semester Request. If you have any questions, please contact Accessibility Services.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (914) 606-6273

Leidy Pichardo
Executive Director of Accessibility Services
Renee Balotti
General Counselor
Laura Sinko
General Counselor
Maisa Andraws
Low Vision/Physical disabilities Counselor
Meagan Weston
Counselor for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lisa Miller
Learning Specialist
Angeliki Parashis
Counselor for students Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Marion Kendall
Adjunct General Counselor
Kayla Foley
Accommodations Specialist
Catherine Abshire
Academic Coach
Gail Mastroddi
Main Office Receptionist
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