Accessibility at CPTC

The Clover Park Technical College Accessibility Committee, in support of college and state policies, will establish, review, and evaluate collegewide accessibility plans and advise the Student Learning Council in regard to promoting and providing appropriate, effective, and integrated access for students, employees and community members. To that end, the committee will:

1. model and facilitate a culture of accessibility for all faculty, staff and students; 
2. provide training and support to improve the level of accessibility; 
3. serve as a clearinghouse for accessibility questions, resources, and issues for CPTC.

Recent DOJ Ruling

On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reinforced the importance of digital accessibility by emphasizing that websites and online services must be accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This ruling underscores the legal obligation of educational institutions to ensure that their digital content is accessible to all. You can learn more by visiting the American with Disabilities Act article: Fact Sheet: New Rule on Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments.

Accessibility Committee Members

Co-Chairs

• Geoff Cain – Teaching & Learning Center
• Pamela Jeter- Executive Director of Information Technology

Members

• Sarah Addington - Disability Services
• Jenn Adrien - Marketing & Communications
• Jason Anderson - Librarian
• Rachael Butler - Workforce Development
• Stephanie Bosen - Finance & Administration
• Jessica Cary - Faculty
• Pearl DeSure - Learning Resource Center
• Brady Hageman - eLearning
• Pam Munizza - Faculty
• Harman Sidhu - Marketing, Web Services
• Sheli Sledge - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Eric Stokes - Faculty
• Iesha Valencia - Equity Diversity & Inclusion
• Julie Watts - Faculty
• Leah Wilkins - Workforce Development

Accessibility Committee Focus Areas

1. Promote accessibility training on campus
2. Raise awareness of accessibility issues on campus
3. Make recommendations for accessibility on campus