Universal Access
OUR Commitment TO UNIVERSAL ACCESS
The Universal Access Task Force was established in 2014 to address accessibility to electronic information and technology for individuals with disabilities and compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Originally named “508 Task Force”, the membership of the Task Force consists of campus staff who have a special interest in Section 508 mandates and accessibility to electronic information and technology. The name was changed to Universal Access in 2015.
Cerritos College is a leader in advancing electronic accessibility. Through the adoption an Accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) policy, Cerritos College expresses its commitment to establish a barrier-free learning community, or universal access, to all individuals. Universal Access is a college-wide responsibility that applies to faculty, classified staff, and administrators. Universal Access includes EIT “products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” (source: Center for Universal Design)I. When principles of Universal Access are applied, EIT products meet the needs of potential users with a wide variety of characteristics, including individuals with disabilities. Universal Access follows Cerritos College Board Policies 3411, 6365 and 3720. Universal Access also meets other state and federal mandates.
It is our collective responsibility to ensure that accessibility is considered at the time of adoption, development or purchase of electronic and information technology products, services and instructional materials.
Co-Chairs:
- Christopher Elquizabal, Ed.D, Dean of Student Accessibility and Wellness Services
- Kelly Rios, Acting Director of Diversity, Compliance, & Title IX Coordinator
Members
- Mercedes Gutiérrez, Ed.D., Vice President of Human Resources/Assistant Superintendent
- Andrew Maz, Instructor of Music
- Crystal Lo Vetere, Instructor of Earth Science
- Robyn Brammer, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Services/Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
- Felipe Lopez, Vice President of Business Services
- Colleen McKinley, Director of Educational Partnerships & Programs, Educational Partnerships & Programs
- Linda Hua, Instructor of English; Distance Education
- Mark Logan, Director of Purchasing
- Chelsea Van Doornum, Director of Public Relations and Communications
- Monica Lopez, Librarian
- Monique Valencia, CTX Program Assistant
- Patrick O’Donnell, Director of Information Technology
- Shawna Baskette, Dean of Academic Success
- Hugh Nguyen, Human Resources Technician I (Confidential)
- Nadia Benavidez, Student Accessibility Services Assistant