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Congratulations UMBC Graduates!
Holding fast to dreams, achieving degrees
Please join us in celebrating UMBC's class of 2020, especially our graduate and undergraduate student workers!  Their dedication, support and warmth as they worked with students, faculty, staff...
May 21, 2020 · 2:15 PM
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Raising Awareness About Mental Health in May
Respect, Dignity, Inclusion, and Resources
Each year, millions of people navigate the lived experience of mental illness.  UMBC's Office of Accessibility and Disability Services joins the movement  with its many departmental...
May 11, 2020 · 10:56 AM
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Tips and Resources for Providing an Accessible Online Course
Blackboard Ally and Beyond
During a recent University System of Maryland online gathering , our Assistant Vice Provost jointly presented with College Park about tips and strategies for digital accessibility.  We work in...
May 1, 2020 · 1:49 PM
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Disability
Disability Inclusion and Intersectional Support Matters
Accessibility and Disability Services joins the Office of Equity and Inclusion as well as the Women's Center to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention, response and survivor support for...
April 14, 2020 · 11:22 AM
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Celebrating Autism Awareness Month 2020
A Spectrum of Stories
Autism Awareness Month kicks off with World Autism Awareness Day (link) to raise awareness that people around the world live, go to school and go to work with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum...
April 13, 2020 · 9:32 AM
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She Lived: Notable Women with Visual Disabilities
Saving Inclusive Women's History from COVID-19
As we end Women's History Month during this period of COVID-19 remote work, learning and social distance, we find ourselves looking for diversions and engagement while we are staying-at-home.  ...
April 1, 2020 · 12:37 AM
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Managing a Suppressed Immune System and COVID-19 (updated)
Connecting with options for class and work
The COVID-19/Coronavirus situation can raise specific concerns for faculty, staff and students with compromised or suppressed immune systems due to a disability.  Campus members with diagnosed...
March 6, 2020 · 7:45 PM
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Grandma Builds Access Ramps with Legos in Hanau Germany
Got Bricks? Raising awareness one colorful ramp at a time.
HANAU, Germany (Reuters) Faced with rows of inaccessible shops and cafes, wheelchair user Rita Ebel has devised a low-tech high-fun solution - ramps made of Lego. "For me it is just about...
February 28, 2020 · 5:54 PM
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Calling All Faculty! Accessible Course Training with Ally!
How to Reach and Teach All Abilities with Ally
Have you met Ally?  Sign up for a proper introduction with Instructional Technology's training here:  https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology/events/79747 When:  February 12th at...
February 10, 2020 · 3:17 PM
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Spring Accessible Project Update and Discussion
February 5, 2020 at Noon in UC 310
Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are hosting a review of recent, current and potential construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the...
January 13, 2020 · 5:34 PM
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