Draft District ADA Plan Released for Public Feedback

 

The San Mateo County Community College District has spent the past year evaluating compliance of its facilities and services with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. ADA provides comprehensive civil rights protections to qualified individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

The District’s findings and recommendations have been assembled in a draft report that is ready for review and comment by our District community and the public. The draft ADA plan covers all three campuses and the District Office.

There are two components of the ADA plan:

1. Transition Plan: this identifies physical barriers in buildings, roads, stairs, ramps, etc.
2. Self-assessment Survey: this evaluates the accessibility of services to students, staff and the public such as Information Technology Services, websites, and human resources.

 

Comment on the ADA Plan

Please use the ADA Plan comment form to submit your feedback. All feedback will become part of the final public ADA Plan.

Download the ADA Plan

Full Document (4,366 pages, 504 MB)  
Executive Summary (16 pages, 955 KB)   

District Office
Appendix A - Self Evaluation (83 pages, 1.4 MB)  
Appendix B - Facilities (130 pages, 19 MB)  

Skyline College
Appendix C - Self Evaluation (87 pages, 1.5 MB)  
Appendix D - Facilities (1,401 pages, 176 MB)  
Appendix E - Sidewalks (67 pages, 7 MB)  
Appendix F - Curb Ramps (46 pages, 13 MB)  

Cañada College
Appendix G - Self Evaluation (79 pages, 1.4 MB)  
Appendix H - Facilities (870 pages, 107 MB)  
Appendix I - Sidewalks (30 pages, 6 MB)  
Appendix J - Curb Ramps (14 pages, 8 MB)  

College of San Mateo
Appendix K - Self Evaluation (87 pages, 1.3 MB)  
Appendix L - Facilities (1,342 pages, 172 MB)   
Appendix M - Sidewalks (36 pages, 8 MB)  
Appendix N - Curb Ramps (47 pages, 18 MB)  
Appendix O - Pedestrian Signals (11 pages, 8 MB)  

Prioritization Criteria
Appendix P - Facilities (5 pages, 1 MB)  
Appendix Q - Public Rights of Way  ( 15 pages, 1 MB)   

Barrier Mitigation Schedule: 2020-2022
View some of the mitigation projects already planned soon

Public Comment Form 
Submit your comments on the draft ADA Plan here

 

ADA Plan Highlights

Though the transition plan includes findings in many areas, many of the barriers fall into the categories below. See the comprehensive plan for details.

• District Office: restrooms
• Cañada College: restrooms, door vision lights, reach ranges and protrusions, cross slope and ramp landings
• CSM: restrooms, reach ranges and protrusions, door vision lights
• Skyline College: restrooms, reach ranges and protrusions, door vision lights and door pressure 

Altogether, the District has identified about $30 million in upgrades and repairs. Some items have already been remedied, such as vegetation trimming and furniture relocation to provide required clear spaces at doors.  Other items are currently being addressed in the design of  capital projects. The remaining and majority of items will need to be planned, prioritized and budgeted over a 10-year period.

The District had not updated its ADA plan in more than 10 years, and ADA regulations underwent changes in 2010, so it was expected that there would be a significant list of items to address. The ADA allows institutions to spread improvements and upgrades over a period of time as long as it can show that steady progress is being made to achieve compliance.

Please take the time to review the plan and post any feedback or questions using the ADA Plan comment form. Also consider attending one of two District-wide ADA plan presentations. Held via Zoom, these meetings will include an opportunity to ask questions and comment.

Submit Feedback

ADA Plan Public Forums

Public Forum #1
Thursday, October 1
9-11 am
Presentation, Q&A, and comments
Zoom Webinar Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/91930705571

 

Public Forum #2
Thursday, October 1
3-5 pm
Presentation, Q&A, and comments
Zoom Webinar Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/96065929366 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 14, 2020

Week of September 14, 2020

 

 

September 15

Virtual Author Event: jessica Care moore

3-4:30 p.m.
Event Log in: https://bit.ly/31s7Aui

Please join internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer jessica Care moore as she talks about her life, her art, her activism, and her new book We Want Our Bodies Back. The first 75 students who log into the event and place their name in chat will receive a free copy of jessica’s new book!

 

September 16

STEM Speaker Series – Danielle McCarthy, Chemistry PhD Candidate, Stanford University

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

From community college student to PhD candidate, Danielle McCarthy shares her journey through STEM Academia. All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

 

September 17

Activism and Change in 2020

2:15-3:45 p.m.
Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDz_TUVLTlSowzYIzMK2AA

What does activism mean to you? How does your understanding of social justice inform your activism? Do we live in a better world compared to May 2020? Professors Terzakis, Eck, Ware, and Smith will discuss some of the social upheavals that have occurred in 2020. Much of the conversation will focus on student submitted questions related to social justice and activism in 2020. We invite participants to complete a Pre-Meeting Survey by September 11. 

 

September 23

Amazon Virtual Information and Q&A Session

11 a.m. 

Event Login: https://zoom.us/j/99887989347?pwd=aC9Nd1c0a3VydVAwWjFUbGRHQ2QrZz09

The Career Center is hosting a virtual information session with Amazon! As you may know, Amazon is rapidly growing in the Bay Area creating new and exciting opportunities for job seekers in the community. If you are interested in finding out about these wonderful opportunities please join us using the event link above.

STEM Speaker Series – Chris Rodriguez, Software Engineer, Koh’s Department Store Company

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

Chris will share his STEM journey. All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

 

September 24

Facilities Forum

2-3:30 p.m.
Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dhsbiSpGQy6RqU0PNJSazA

The SMCCD Facilities Team will share updates on the progress of the campus capital (construction) projects. They will also provide an update regarding the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Plan and upcoming public comment period occurring in September and October.

 

September 30

STEM Speaker Series –Michael Lewis, Systems Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

 

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of September 7, 2020

Week of September 7, 2020

 

 

September 8

Census Day

September 9

Latino Thought Makers Virtual Event featuring Actor/Comedian Francisco Ramos

3-4:30 p.m.
Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/canltm99

Please join the Cañada College community for a presentation by Latino Thought Makers, a platform that provides a respectful and inclusive safe-space for educational discussions about all social, racial, and cultural issues with knowledgeable and highly-esteemed guest speakers.  The featured guest is Actor/Comedian Francisco Ramos.  Latino Thought Makers is and has been at the forefront of social progress for America’s Latino community since 2014.  By teaching, inspiring, and presenting a new perspective on Latinos and other minorities, Latino Thought Makers aims to shine light on the Latino community’s strength as part of the solution.

 

STEM Speaker Series Kick Off – STEM Careers Outside of Silicon Valley

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

Special panel includes Cañada College alums: Fidel Salgado, Lisa Torres and Jeremy Madrigal. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

 

College Club Rush

5:15-6:15 p.m.
Event Log in: tinyurl.com/CANClubRush2020

The Associated Students of Cañada College is hosting their semester tradition of Club Rush! This semester’s theme is “Space Concert!” Join us for some music and meet all of our college clubs. The first 50 Cañadians to participate throughout the event and submit a post-event survey will receive free wireless/bluetooth mic headphones!

 

September 10

Campus Town Hall

4-5 p.m.
Event Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p44hk4edQtqcbWUFHXCB7A

As the campus community strives to stay connected and share important information while we operate remotely, please feel free to offer suggestions for topics you would like addressed to canpresident@smccd.edu.

September 15

Virtual Author Event: jessica Care moore

3-4:30 p.m.
Event Log in: https://bit.ly/31s7Aui

Please join internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer jessica Care moore as she talks about her life, her art, her activism, and her new book We Want Our Bodies Back.

 

September 16

STEM Speaker Series – Danielle McCarthy, Chemistry PhD Candidate, Stanford University

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

From community college student to PhD candidate, Danielle McCarthy shares her journey through STEM Academia. All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

September 17

Activism and Change in 2020

2:15-3:45 p.m.
Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDz_TUVLTlSowzYIzMK2AA

What does activism mean to you? How does your understanding of social justice inform your activism? Do we live in a better world compared to May 2020? Professors Terzakis, Eck, Ware, and Smith will discuss some of the social upheavals that have occurred in 2020. Much of the conversation will focus on student submitted questions related to social justice and activism in 2020. We invite participants to complete a Pre-Meeting Survey by September 11. 

 

September 23

STEM Speaker Series – Chris Rodriguez, Software Engineer, Kohl’s Department Store Company

5-6 p.m.
Event Log in, Zoom Meeting ID: 97210972164 

Chris will share his STEM journey. All are invited to listen to the presenter which most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in person except there are no back-row seats. Submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the most recent event videos.

 

September 24

Facilities Forum

2-3:30 p.m.
Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dhsbiSpGQy6RqU0PNJSazA

The SMCCD Facilities Team will share updates on the progress of the campus capital (construction) projects. They will also provide an update regarding the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Plan and upcoming public comment period occurring in September and October.

 

Cañada College Online Student Services are Available to You

 

Cañada College Online Student Services are Available to You

 

Dear Cañada College Students:

As the College conducts the semester in our online platform, we wanted to remind you that many student services are available to you. Students can call and schedule appointments either in person or via Zoom video conferencing or phone appointments. Student Services include:

ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Remote counseling services are available for General Counseling and for our Counseling Support Programs (EOPS, Promise, TRiO, etc.). Please contact The Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 or canadawelcomecenter@smccd.edu.

ADMISSIONS & RECORDS
The Admissions & Records Office is operating remotely and providing essential services through the end of the Fall 2020 semester. They can be contacted at canadaadmissions@smccd.edu or (650) 306-3226. Admissions & Records will continue processing transcript requests and forms; please access the forms on their website: https://canadacollege.edu/forms/. Note: veterans or veteran dependents, for questions about your status, please contact Edith Flores at flores@smccd.edu. 

CASHIERING 
Remote and on-line services are available. Please email the cashiers office staff at canadacashiers@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3270 for assistance.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
Students can make a phone or Zoom appointment by contacting the Cañada Disability Resources Center at canadadrc@smccd.edu or (650) 306-3259 (leave a voicemail, be sure to include your full first and last name and your G#). There will be no face-to-face appointments during this time. 

DREAM CENTER
Remote services are available for the Dream Center by calling (650) 306-3466 or emailing mirandas@smccd.edu. If you are seeking food, housing or any other community resources, regardless of your documentation status, please call 211. If you live in San Mateo County, you may also contact your nearest San Mateo County Core Agency.

Para obtener servicious virtuales, favor de comunicarse con el Centro de Soñadares al (650) 306-3466 o envie un correco electronico a mirandas@smccd.edu. Si busca comida, alojamiento u otro recurso comunitario, independiente de sus estatus migratorio, llame al 211. Si Ud. es residente del Condado de San Mateo, tambien comuniquese con el San Mateo County Core Agency mas cercano.

ENROLLMENT SERVICES: For broad area concerns, administrative matters, or for questions for the Dean, please contact Dr. Matais Pouncil, Interim Dean of Enrollment Services and Support Programs at pouncilm@smccd.edu. 

ESO! ADELANTE PROGRAM

The ESO! Adelante Program supports Latinx, high-potential, first-generation college students, low-resource students and first-generation college students in their transfer pathway to San Francisco State University (SFSU) through transfer support programs at Cañada College and SFSU. They provide academic preparedness support, peer mentors and transfer informational workshops. Visit: https://canadacollege.edu/esoadelante/ for program information and https://canadacollege.edu/esoadelante/meetthestaff.php for contact information.

FINANCIAL AID
The Cañada College Financial Aid Office is operating remotely and providing essential services. They can be contacted at canadafinancialaid@smccd.edu or (650) 306-3308. If you need to submit documents, they will accept them via DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/defidsr5R3IjczF1oK5y

HEALTH CENTER
The Health Center is physically closed and remote health services are offered via Zoom appointments. For more information regarding schedules or non-urgent future appointments, please email canhealth@smccd.edu or call (650) 306-3309. Leave a voicemail and our staff will return your call ASAP. 

LIBRARY
For the Fall 2020 semester the Library will offer fully online reference services during standard operating hours. Streaming films and many databases, e-books and research tools are available 24/7. Please visit the Library website for more information. 

If you need a Chromebook, Laptop, WiFi hotspot, or calculator use the Student Technology Request form. Be sure to include your name and G-number. You will receive a response to your request to notify you if equipment is available and instructions for receiving it. Please note that supplies are limited and we may not have the exact equipment requested available. 

PERSONAL COUNSELING 
During campus closure, all counseling sessions will be conducted virtually. Please email canadadrc@smccd.edu to make an appointment with a personal counselor. If you are not registered with the Personal Counseling Center, please email us also to get guidance on registering with the PCC.

If you need to speak with someone right away or are in crisis, please contact one of these resources as soon as possible: 

1. Local Crisis Line: 650-579-0350
2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK 
3. Crisis Text Line: 741-741 (Text “COURAGE”)
4. If you are in immediate emergency call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

SPARKPOINT
A full service of remote financial coaching and education services are available for SparkPoint. Sign up today to receive cash incentives for completing positive financial behaviors. To schedule an appointment contact (650) 381-3550 or email CanSparkpoint@smccd.edu. 

If you need food, please visit the Drive-thru Districtwide Emergency Food Distribution located at the College of San Mateo campus, every Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (open through December). Please note that the Food Pantry is suspended until further notice. If you are seeking additional food, housing, rental assistance or any other community resource, please call 211. If you live in San Mateo County, we also encourage you to contact your nearest San Mateo County Core Agency.

STUDENT LIFE
No matter where you are, you can still get involved and find your community at Cañada College! Learn more about the events, clubs, Student Senate, and leadership programs you can get involved here. We’re also still making Student Body Cards and providing Housing Assistance meetings; contact us at canadacollegeascc@gmail.com to get started today!

VETERAN’S SERVICES AND THE VETERAN’S RESOURCE & OPPORTUNITY CENTER 
Remote services are available for the Veterans by calling (650) 306-3250 or emailing CanVeterans@smccd.edu. If you are seeking food, housing, rental assistance or any other community resource, please call 211. If you live in San Mateo County, you may also contact your nearest San Mateo County Core Agency.

ONLINE TUTORING AND MENTORING

LEARNING CENTER & STEM CENTER
All in-person Learning Center and STEM Center operations are suspended and have transitioned to web-based services. Tutoring for the majority of subjects (Math, English, Social Sciences, Sciences, etc.) is available online. For more information visit the Learning Center website or the STEM Center website.

Learning Center Fall Office Hours (Speak with a Live Person via Zoom):
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
visit us at www.tinyurl.com/zoomLC

Need support with your courses or have questions about tutoring? Come to the Learning Center website to get information about tutoring, peer mentoring, support with your Writing and Math/Science courses, retention support for your Basic Skills and ESL Courses. We can also answer your basic questions about Zoom and Canvas, Jam Programs, COLTS-CON or Learning Center courses.

Online one-on-one tutoring is available for the majority of subjects (Math, English, Social Sciences, Sciences, etc.) via Zoom. In addition, outside of our scheduled hours, students will also be able to use NetTutor, an external tutoring platform that provides additional access to tutoring (more info on this available on Learning and STEM Centers tutoring pages). For more information visit the Learning Center website or the STEM Center website. 

STEM Center Retention Supports- STEM students who need assistance with study tips, appointments with our STEM Counselor, or personal statements for scholarships, can email or text/phone to chat with us! Contact Gonzalo Arrizon, STEM Retention Specialist, at arrizong@smccd.edu, Google Voice number: (510) 936-1180. Check our STEM Center Canvas page for the latest updates. Hablo Español!

STEM Virtual Campus Tours - Virtual tours of four-year universities will take place October 2 through November 20. During the tours, we will hear from admissions staff at the universities, explore student academic support programs and hear from Cañada alum about their experiences at the universities. As all of our visits will take place over Zoom, so you can enjoy the tour from the comfort of your home! Reach out to Rance Bobo (bobor@smccd.edu or Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/my/rancebobo or (650) 381-3559 to get more information about the virtual campus tours as well as information on any university that interests you.

STEM Virtual Speaker Series - The STEM Speaker Series will take place September 9 through November 6. Everyone is invited to listen to the presenters, most of whom are Cañada alum. We will have the same format as in-person speaker series, except no back row seats! You can submit your questions to the speaker and get answers. If can’t make it during the live session, a recording will be available soon after. Please visit the STEM Canvas page to see the virtual Speaker Series schedule as well as the most recent videos. If you need access to the STEM Canvas page please register at: www.bit.ly/stemcanvas. Reach out to Rance Bobo (bobor@smccd.edu or Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/my/rancebobo or (650) 381-3559 to get information about any university that interests you.

STEM Majors Transfer Assistance - If you are in the Class of 2021 and have questions pertaining to your major, campus exploration or basic transfer inquiries please reach out to Rance Bobo at bobor@smccd.edu or Zoom: https://smccd.zoom.us/my/rancebobo or (650) 381-3559.

ONLINE PEER MENTORING SUPPORT
 The Peer Mentors at Cañada College are here to help you adjust and succeed! Peer mentors support their student mentees by encouraging them to embrace college life and increase their knowledge about resources that will help them succeed. For more information visit the  Learning Center website.

 

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

ONLINE EDUCATION WEBSITE
 Our “virtual campus” website provides you with online education resources and information on how to access student services online.

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS
Students should not come to campus. This is due to online and distance education. Offices and student services (such as SparkPoint, EOPS, health centers, international student offices, and all others) will not be available.

ALL INSTRUCTION IS ONLINE THIS SEMESTER
All classes will be held as online. Please check your email frequently for communications from your instructor.

MONITOR YOUR EMAIL
Please monitor your District email (my.smccd.edu) constantly for important updates. 

CANCELLATIONS & CLOSURES

1. Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College campuses are closed to all students through the end of the semester. 
2. Campus shuttles are suspended through December 19
3. All in-person special events (performances, lectures, exhibits, receptions, workshops, panel discussions, committee meetings, club meetings) are cancelled 
4. Fall sports have been postponed until Spring 2021

FURTHER ASSISTANCE
Comcast is offering two months of free high-speed internet to certain new customers who qualify for public assistance. See Comcast Internet Essentials for information.

Because SparkPoint is closed, if you are seeking food, housing or any other community resources, please call 211 or contact your nearest San Mateo County Core Agency.

GENERAL INFORMATION
 All updates are posted at: emergency.smccd.info

We thank you for your patience as we work together as a community to manage this crisis. This community is strong, and working together we will make it through this challenging time.

What's Happening at Cañada: Week of August 31, 2020

 

Week of August 31, 2020

 

September 5 - 7

Declared Recess for Labor Day – No Classes

 

September 7

Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes Without Appearing on Record

 

September 8

Census Day

 

September 9

Latino Thought Makers Virtual Event

3-4:30 p.m.

Event Link: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XsRc8h87SqSKNgebY2NA8g

Please join the Cañada College community for a presentation by Latino Thought Makers, a platform that provides a respectful and inclusive safe-space for educational discussions about all social, racial, and cultural issues with knowledgeable and highly-esteemed guest speakers.  Latino Thought Makers is and has been at the forefront of social progress for America’s Latino community since 2014.  By teaching, inspiring, and presenting a new perspective on Latinos and other minorities, Latino Thought Makers aims to shine light on the Latino community’s strength as part of the solution.

 

September 10

Campus Town Hall

4-5 p.m.

Event Link: TBD

Please Save the Date!  As the campus community strives to stay connected and share important information while we operate remotely, please feel free to offer suggestions for topics you would like addressed to canpresident@smccd.edu.

 

September 15

Virtual Author Event: jessica Care moore

3-4:30 p.m.

Event Log in: https://bit.ly/31s7Aui

Please join internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, and producer jessica Care moore as she talks about her life, her art, her activism, and her new book We Want Our Bodies Back.

 

September 17

Activism and Change in 2020

2:15-3:45 p.m.

Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PDz_TUVLTlSowzYIzMK2AA

This talk is for those in the community looking to be active, have their voice heard, and affect change. Professors Elizabeth Terzakis, Lezlee Ware and David Eck will discuss different types of activism, activism in light of our online presence during COVID-19, and Black Lives Matter activism.

 

September 24

Facilities Forum

2-3:30 p.m.

Event Login: https://smccd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dhsbiSpGQy6RqU0PNJSazA

The SMCCD Facilities Team will share updates on the progress of the campus capital (construction) projects. They will also provide an update regarding the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Plan and upcoming public comment period occurring in September and October.

 

 

San Mateo County Community College District Statement

This week, a Cañada College student posted a video on social media that depicts—in a callous, mocking way—the brutal murder of George Floyd.  The video was not filmed on the college’s campus, but it has a painful impact on our college community.  It is revolting and does not reflect the values of our students, staff or faculty.

The behavior demonstrated in the video will not be tolerated. A team at Cañada College is investigating and will take all appropriate disciplinary measures regarding those involved with the video. While it is natural that people will want to know what specific action the College will take with those involved, we cannot discuss specific student discipline matters due to the protections under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  However, please be assured that college and district personnel are moving swiftly and with purpose to handle this matter justly.

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to calling out acts of intolerance and injustice wherever we see them. We call on all members of the community to do the same.