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Americans with Disabilities Act – ADA Committee

Accessibility Committee

Accessibility and inclusivity for the Northern Essex College Community (students, staff, faculty, and visitors) is a campus-wide commitment. In many cases, a person with a disability or who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing may have contact with multiple campus entities in an attempt to resolve a variety of issues.

The membership of the committee, therefore, includes representatives from a diverse range of departments which may have responsibility for the support of any member of the NECC community with a disability.

Goals

The goals of the Accessibility Committee are:

Meetings

The committee will meet twice a semester. A small working group will be designated to meet on an ‘as needed’ basis to monitor the execution of committee objectives.

2023 Committee Members

Committee members serve as liaisons between their offices/departments and the Center for Accessibility Resources & Services and the Human Resources Department.

If you have a question about accessibility or an idea to make the campus more inclusive and accessible, please contact a committee member from the relevant area.

Members Include:

Co-chairs

Deb McKinney, Manager, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Email: dmckinney@necc.mass.edu

Jan Rene, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator

Email: jrene@necc.mass.edu

Staff

Susan J Martin, Director, Center for Accessibility Resources & Services

Email: smartin@necc.mass.edu

Todd Higgins MPA, Director, Gallaudet University, Regional Center East at Northern Essex Community College

Email: thiggins@necc.mass.edu

Dr. Alejandra Mendez-Irizarry, Library

Email: amendezirizarry@necc.mass.edu

Faculty

Kevin Fleese, ASL Studies Coordinator

Email: kfleese@necc.mass.edu

Building & Grounds

Linda Hudson

Email: lhudson@necc.mass.edu

Public Safety

Tracey Trask

Email: ttrask@necc.mass.edu

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