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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 is now using a NEW communication platform, ACCOMMODATE! This program will enable 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

To schedule an appointment with an Accessibility Services Counselor

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