[CATO] Fw: Message to DSSC and WAPED

[Amy Rovner]

Hi All,

We have been invited to join DSSC and WAPED in their upcoming discussions re: a collective response to the recent ACE letter re: requested delay in Title II regulation<https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Letter-OMB-Deregulation-RFI-051225.pdf>.

Excerpt from the letter (emphasis mine):

"In addition, we call on the administration to delay or provide additional information regarding regulations that were established by the previous administration but have not been fully implemented. These include:


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April 24, 2024 Department of Justice final rule on “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Agencies.” Under Title II of the American’s with Disabilities Act. This final rule is meant to go into effect for large institutions on April 26, 2026, and small public entities on April 26, 2027.3."

Join one or both of these Zoom sessions:

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Discuss American Council on Education Letter - Session 1 at 10:00am<https://spscc.zoom.us/j/87832470470>
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Discuss American Council on Education Letter - Session 2 at 3:00pm<https://spscc.zoom.us/j/82103782358>


Thank you!
Amy
eLearning Accessible IT Workgroup Co-chair

Please excuse any cross-posting.


Amy Rovner, MPH RD
Director eLearning Services
Accessible IT Coordinator

Shoreline Community College

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eLearning Office: 206.546.6966

eLearning Email: elearning at shoreline.edu<mailto:elearning at shoreline.edu>

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From: Kyle Gonzalez <jgonzalez21 at spscc.edu>
Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:02 PM
To: Amy Rovner <arovner at shoreline.edu>; Northrop, Sheila <snorthrop at tacomacc.edu>
Subject: Message to DSSC and WAPED

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I forgot to include the message that went out to members of these groups from Bryan Fauth. So yeah, the two sessions are intended to just be duplicates to help accommodate schedules. I will likely be at both though.

Dear DSSC & WAPED Members,

We know many of you were concerned after reading the memo (attached for reference) sent by the American Council on Education (ACE) requesting to delay the implementation of the ADA Title II Rule Change. This proposed delay raises many concerns about access and rights to the disability community. Both DSSC and WAPED are committed to advocating for the implementation of updates to Title II of the ADA. Our boards have been in communication and we want to give membership an opportunity to discuss the best way for our organizations to collaborate and respond.

On Monday, June 9th, both organizations will be holding two different listening session times for members. Board members will be present from both groups, and anyone who is a member of either DSSC or WAPED is welcome to attend. This will be a space for open discussion, where members can share their perspectives, voice concerns, and help shape our collective response.
The listening sessions will be held at 10am and 3pm via Zoom. The Zoom information is below. Thank you for your time and please feel free to reach out if there are any questions.


  *   Discuss American Council on Education Letter - Session 1 at 10:00am<https://spscc.zoom.us/j/87832470470>



  *   Discuss American Council on Education Letter - Session 2 at 3:00pm<https://spscc.zoom.us/j/82103782358>


Best,

Bryan Fauth, M.S.
Director of Accessibility & Student Support Services
Preferred Pronouns: he/him/his
Phone: 425.352.8261
Email: bfauth at cascadia.edu<http://bfauth@cascadia.edu/>
Student Accessibility Services Webpage<https://www.cascadia.edu/student-resources/academic-support/accessibility.aspx>



Kyle Gonzalez

Digital Accessibility Specialist

Center for Teaching and Online Learning

South Puget Sound Community College

President, Washington Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability<https://waped.org>

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P. (360) 596-5562

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