Access and Disability Resources

Andrew Childress, [email protected]
Access and Disability Resources Coordinator

Andrew joined RCC in 2011 as the Access and Disability Resources (Access) Coordinator.  Andrew has a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University with focuses on understanding individual, social, medical, and legal aspects of disability and accessibility. The Access office at RCC strives to increase awareness and acceptance of those with disabilities in support of RCC's commitment to enhancing each learner's potential and success. Access recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to the campus community and society as a whole.  Andrew spends as much time as possible with his wife and their adorable toddler. Hobbies consist of running, cycling, and picking up toys, Cheerio-Os, and whatever else has been used as a test object for the existence of gravity that day.

Angela Harelson, [email protected]
Access and Disability Resources Specialist

Angela, is an import from Samoa and was unboxed in Southern Oregon a few decades ago. With a love of learning and curiosity that can't be contained, they roamed the Redwood campus, exploring diverse career paths until graduating in 2004. From advertising to crisis work, Angela's journey is as eclectic as a playlist on shuffle. In 2009, Angela assumed the role of administrative assistant in Access and Disability Resources and became a Specialist in November of 2023. Outside the office, Angela is a DIY enthusiast, logophile (a lover of words), and book/music aficionado. Angela is a gamer/geek extraordinaire, a devoted parent of one, and holds the esteemed title of being owned by a clowder of cats. In their downtime, they can be found cuddling animals, plotting world domination with their cat council, and enjoying life with friends and family. Angela is steadfast in their commitment to contributing to the betterment of the world, fostering positive change one student, one shared laugh, and one cat cuddle at a time.

J. Dane Johns, [email protected]
Access and Disability Resources Specialist

J. Dane Johns is a new addition to Oregon and RCC Access & Disability Services. Coming from Boise State University with undergraduate degrees in philosophy, communications and history and a master’s in medieval history, Dane’s thesis was on knights and their social stratification at the outset of the Middle Ages. Dane has a professional background in academic and professional testing, and he still teaches classes remotely for Boise State on ethics and diversity using graphic novels.  

Dane is a true nerd. He has a passion for tabletop gaming, roleplaying, video games and comics. He has been a LARPer in Belegarth Medieval Combat Society since 2003, where he was granted knighthood in 2008. Dane’s been an airsoft player since 2011 and attends large events all over the West. Dane is also a cosplayer and avid con-goer (he’s worked for FanX in Salt Lake since 2018). He is a part of the North American Assassin’s Guild, which is a recognized Assassin’s Creed cosplay organization.

Dane loves the outdoors and grew up camping, hunting and fishing the Idaho forests. He is excited to explore his new home and Rogue Valley as a whole. If he’s not at work, expect to find him camped with his partner Dani near a body of water surrounded by mountains and trees.

Savannah Hollingsworth, [email protected]
Access and Disability Resources Student Assistant

Savannah Hollingsworth has been living in southern Oregon for about 25 years. She is a proud mom of boys and has recently returned to school for the first time in nearly 20 years. As both a student and a student employee, Savannah is loving her experience, whether it's making new friends with staff members or connecting with fellow students. She is currently pursuing her Pharmacy Technician certificate and embracing all the new opportunities that come her way.

Since graduating high school in 2001, Savannah has dedicated her career to working with people, particularly in assisted living facilities, where she held various roles such as dietary aid, caregiver, and medication aid. Currently, she works with the amazing team in Access & Disability Resources, where she’s getting to know more of her fellow students and learning how this support system operates. The experience has been invaluable to Savannah, and she deeply appreciates the knowledge and connections she’s gaining. Looking to the future, Savannah hopes to continue helping people and making a positive impact in their lives.