STAFF

Barbara Sirois Director Responsible for ensuring access to all programs and services for students with disabilities. The Director will meet with you to determine what accommodations you require. The director is the liaison with faculty and other administrators in the college. Email: barbara.sirois@baruch.cuny.edu

Louise Tropp Assistant Director Besides assisting the Director with students and their accommodations, Louise is available to work one on one with students who need additional support. Email: louise.tropp@baruch.cuny.edu

Ronald Bissessar Assistive Technology Manager Assesses students needs in the area of assistive technology. Ron provides individual training to students as needed. Email: ronald.bissessar@baruch.cuny.edu

Harriet Baer Assistive Technology Laboratory Coordinator Harriet maintains a clean and safe computer lab environment and assists students with assistive technology as well as proctoring exams. She coordinates and obtains all alternate formats of textbooks and other reading materials for students with learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, hand dysfunction, visual impairments and mobility impairments. Email: harriet.baer@baruch.cuny.edu

Melanie Menge LEADS Counselor Melanie coordinates the LEADS Project which is a new program designed to provide enhanced career services for eligible students with disabilities. She provides services such as career counseling, help choosing a major, job seeking skills, internship assistance, job placement assistance and training regarding ADA/504. Email: melanie.menge@baruch.cuny.edu

Evelyn Morales Secretary Evelyn is the first person in the Disability Department to greet and welcome students and to understand their needs. She does a million different things that you will come to appreciate. Email: evelyn.morales@baruch.cuny.edu