Meeting & Agendas

Meeting was held via Zoom on Friday, January 9th, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am.

Welcome all members and guests

Minutes: Motion to approve made by Marica Kelley

Minutes: Seconded by Odette Garza-Weatherspoon

Minutes: Motion to approve made by Marica

Minutes: Seconded by Sean

CAC members discuss overall SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable/Attainable, Relevant/Realistic, and Time-Bound) goals of the committee. CAC members will return in February

• Goals proposed include…
  • Cementing and sending the below resolution
  • The primary projects/goals for workgroups
• Members suggest returning next meeting with more ideas, and focusing immediately on the primary Title II Digital Accessibility Resolution as that is a deadline that is fastly approaching (April 2026)

All CAC members contribute to the proposed Resolution draft

Draft:

The College Accessibility Committee recommends that ACC create a Digital Access Plan prior to the ADA Title II Ruling deadline of April 24, 2026.

This will ensure that all members of the ACC community have full access to online content and services.

It will also further the goals of the Theory of Change, allowing students with disabilities to start strong, have their basic needs met, and foster a culture of belonging and connection.

The CAC recommends that ACC’s Digital Access Plan include:

• A digital accessibility audit of college-wide systems to identify, prioritize, and address gaps and barriers
• Training for faculty and staff on ADA Title II standards and the rights of students with disabilities
• Updated procurement policies to ensure alignment to Title II requirements
• A clear communication strategy, including:
• Marketing of Title II compliance resources for staff/faculty
• Promotion of students’ rights under the ADA
• Methods for reporting digital access barriers

Motion by Sean: CAC adopts draft resolution as written

Seconded by Meg

Vote: unanimous

Please bring workgroup updates to February CAC Meeting

• Policies/Procedures:
  • Workgroup Members: Marcela, Sean, Clare, Trent, Kristie Kelly, Leslie
  • Updates:
• Physical Accessibility:
  • Workgroup Members: Meg, James, Val, Leslie
  • Updates: Val suggests looking at the University of Illinois, they have a quick link for reporting accessibility barriers
    • https://ovcdei-illinois-advocate.symplicity.com/collections/ada_coordinator
    • https://ovcdei-illinois-advocate.symplicity.com/collections/ada_coordinator/96b8eb9c95d61cbbfc702c361b3c0a74
• Education/Training:
  • Members: Michelle, Richard, Marica, Odette
  • Updates: 

• Updating current membership list
  • New member(s)
    • Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon - Prof Tech Rep
    • Kristie Kelly - Full time Faculty Rep
    • Leslie Hagood - SAS Rep
    • Add new members to workgroups
  • Madiha Kark is stepping down from her position. ADS will be providing committee recommendations
  • In progress:
    • Invitations to newly recommended members - SGA
    • Updates to Shared Governance site membership list

• Future CAC Meeting/Dates Times available here College Accessibility Committee | Shared Governance 
• February 13, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am
• March 13, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am
• April 10, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am
• June 12, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am
• July 10, 2026 from 9:00am - 11:00am

Note: We recognize that some of these dates collide with the Chancellor’s Town Hall. In lieu of this, some of the times will vary, although they will still be within the 9:00am - 11:am range