The Accessibility Committee at Porterville College is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible learning environment for all students, faculty, classified professionals, and the community. By ensuring compliance with legal standards and promoting best practices in accessibility, the committee aims to enhance digital, physical, and educational accessibility across campus and its services, advancing educational equity for all.
The Accessibility Committee is responsible for leading efforts to increase the effectiveness and the advancement of accessibility practices at Porterville College. This includes evaluating, recommending, and implementing strategies to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, California Government Code 7405 and 11135, and other related accessibility standards. The committee will work collaboratively with partners to ensure that digital content, educational materials, websites, and college processes are accessible and inclusive to individuals with disabilities.
Administrator — Reagen Dozier
Administrator — Clementina Macias (DRC)
Faculty Representative — Ko Yang (DRC)
Faculty Representative — Vicky Severance
Classified Professional — Shauna Williams (DRC)
Classified Professional — Yatziry Mendez
Student (ASPC) — Eva Barela
Student (DRC) — Brandon Lopez
Information Technology — Brandon Pettit
Maintenance & Operations — Yair Garcia (M&O)
Distance Education — Joy Lawrence
Human Resources — Tashina Pearson
DRC Coordinator — Stephanie Olmedo-Hinde (pending College Council approval, to be presented at 10/05/2026 meeting)
Monday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00pm
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 2:00pm