Accessible Built Environment Committee
Attend an upcoming ABEC meeting
ABEC meets remotely via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month from 3-4:30pm
The Accessible Built Environment Committee welcomes students, staff, and members of the community to share their perspectives and experiences interacting with the College’s physical space. Individuals wishing to present information to the ABEC are invited to (1) send input electronically to the co-chairs to be shared with the members, or (2) make a three-minute presentation at a monthly meeting. Requests to be on the agenda must be made to the co-chairs a minimum of one week prior to the meeting date.
You can learn more about ABEC and review our meeting minutes on our Spaces page.
Contact Rachael Davies and Jennifer Gossett with questions, comments, or requests to be on the agenda.
Upcoming meetings
- Review our meeting agendas
- ABEC meets remotely via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month from 3-4:30pm
2024-2025 Accomplishments
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In addition to providing consultations on all major capital projects, ABEC advocated for three major ADA specific projects that were completed: Sylvania P1 Parking Lot Updates, Wheelchair Charging Stations, and the Rock Creek ADA Intersection Improvements
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Reviewed all PCC locations to ensure our Accessible Building Feature Maps are up to date. Worked with Web Team to add additional pin types for health and safety items, including: Narcan Boxes, First Aid Kits, and Defibrillators.
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ABEC Membership Increase/Student and Community Membership Increase
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Deep Dive Facilities Standards for Accessibility Update in Progress
Our charge
Portland Community College’s Accessible Built Environment Committee advises and assists the College in promoting and achieving an accessible and welcoming physical environment.
Accessible Built Environment Committee membership
- Co-Chair: Rachael Davies, Facilities Management Services
- Co-Chair: Jennifer Gossett, ADA/504 Compliance
- ADA Project Manager: Julie YeagerWalker, Planning and Capital Construction
- Committee Administrative Support: Anette Hassold, ADA/504 Compliance
- Angela Alexander, Planning and Capital Construction
- Cheryl Arpan, Environmental Health and Safety
- Kyle Clark, Public Safety
- Karol Ford, People Strategy Equity and Culture, Sr. ADA Accessibility Partner
- Stephanie Hayes, Risk Management
- PJ Golden, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources, Student
- Shannon Pagano, Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
- Michael Kuehn, Transportation and Parking
- Steven Morse, Facilities Management Services
- Karissa Nickerson, Transportation and Parking
Priorities and accomplishments
See our meeting schedule, notes, and our current work efforts: Accessible Built Environment Committee.