Accessibility Task Force

In support of Kern CCD's commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable learning environment and workplace, the Accessibility Committee serves Kern CCD's three colleges and District Office through the development and implementation of an Accessibility Plan that:

• Raises awareness on matters pertaining to accessibility and accommodations-related regulations, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sections 504 and 508
• Supports the Kern CCD colleges to:
  • Foster an institutional culture of continuously improving accessibility and the necessity for supporting our students, employees, and community
  • Develop and implement college accessibility plans
  • Administer accessibility and ADA climate surveys as needed
• Procures technology-based applications
• Ensures access to buildings and facilities for people with disabilities
• Supports accessibility for advanced technological education and assistive technology
  • Support throughout the curriculum development process to facilitate accessibility discussions, and
• Delivers campus-based professional development opportunities related to accessibility and accommodations-related topics.

The Kern CCD Accessibility Committee promotes and fosters an accessible learning and working environment. Through support to the colleges and the District Office, the Kern CCD Accessibility Committee strives to improve learning and working conditions affecting the satisfaction, quality, and services of users pertaining to access and accommodations.

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Name	Title	Site
Todd Coston	Associate Vice Chancellor, Planning and Educational Technology	District Office
Zav Dadabhoy	Deputy Chancellor	District Office
Andrea Thorson	Faculty Lead, Kern CCD Accessibility	Bakersfield College

Additional membership information will be updated once it is available.

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• Accessibility Report for Kern Community College District
• Kern CCD Accessibility Report Next Steps

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• Accessibility Committee Meeting Agenda: February 13, 2023

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Bakersfield College (BC)

• BC Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)
  • BC DSPS Virtual Lobby (Opens Zoom Link)
  • BC DSPS Alternative Media
  • BC DSPS High Tech Center
  • BC DSPS Student Accommodations (General)
  • BC Testing Accommodations
• BC Accessibility Task Force
• BC Accessibility Center Accessibility Resources - Includes training resources and guides

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Cerro Coso Community College (CC)

• CC Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)
• CC High Tech Center / Alternative Media
• CC DSPS Web Resources
• CC DSPS Student Handbook

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Porterville College (PC)

• PC Disabilities Resource Center (DRC)
• PC DRC Virtual Office (Opens Zoom Link)
• PC DRC Alternative Media
• PC Student Accommodations

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