The Access GCCCD Activation Series kicked off with an introduction to digital accessibility, the District's responsibilities under ADA Title II, and the resources available to support employees across Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District.

Unfortunately, the kickoff session did not record properly. To ensure everyone can access the information, including those who were unable to attend, I've made the presentation available in PowerPoint and PDF formats and provided a summary of the key takeaways and recommended next steps below.

Presentation Materials

The October 23 kickoff presentation is available in two formats. Select the format that best meets your needs:

• Powerpoint: AccessGCCCDKickOff
• PDF: AccessGCCCDKickOff

Key Takeaways

• Accessibility is proactive, equitable, institutional, and ongoing. Our goal is to prevent barriers, not simply respond to them.
• Accessibility is a shared responsibility. Faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and other employees all contribute to creating more accessible experiences.
• ADA Title II and the Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM) help guide our work. Federal requirements establish accessibility expectations, while the ACMM provides a framework for institutional planning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Progress, not perfection. Sustainable accessibility practices follow an ongoing cycle: Assess, Plan, Implement, Repeat.

Five Actions You Can Take Now

1. Connect with your supervisor or accessibility task force. Learn about existing priorities and how your role contributes.
2. Create or review your accessibility statement. Clearly communicate your commitment, available support, and how someone can report an accessibility barrier.
3. Inventory your digital content. Identify what you manage, where it lives, who uses it, and what may need attention.
4. Document your progress. Maintain records of training, meetings, accessibility improvements, and ongoing work.
5. Visit the Access GCCCD Accessibility Hub. Explore training opportunities, resources, and support.

Before You Begin Remediating Content

As you begin inventorying your content, remember that not every document needs to be remediated. Consider whether it is still necessary, whether a more accessible format would better serve its purpose, and how to prioritize the materials that remain.

Additional guidance on evaluating and remediating PDFs will be provided in a separate resource.

Continue Learning

The Access GCCCD Activation Series continues with practical training on accessible documents, presentations, images, tables, emails, videos, forms, spreadsheets, and more.

Visit the Access GCCCD Activation Series schedule and registration page for upcoming sessions and registration information.

Questions or Need Support?

Contact Brielle Erike, Accessibility Program Lead or attend Accessibility Office Hours.

Shared Responsibility. Shared Success.