Accessibility Made Easy: SDS Drop-In Hours for Faculty One-on-one support to move your content from red to green
Looking for a productive (and stress-free) January activity? Join SDS for open office hours in January!

Faculty are invited to meet one-on-one with SDS staff members Tori Jakpa and Michael Canale for hands-on support to help move your Ally score from red to green. Sessions are practical, supportive, and designed to leave you feeling accomplished.

We're also happy to answer questions about:

Webex Details: 

Please use this link to schedule a session.

Join Webex meeting
ID: 28618339037
Password: f8pPpfQRH22
Access code: 2861 833 9037
28618339037@umbc.webex.com

Additional Support:
We also encourage you to follow Sites@UMBC for drop-in clinics on accessibility for sites, and Instructional Technology for digital accessibility workshops happening throughout the semester.


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October was Disability Identity and Awareness Month, and SDS was bustling with exciting events! One of the highlights was welcoming our special guest, Chip, who joined us for one of our monthly Accessibility Walk & Roll Tours.

We're thrilled to share a video showcasing Chip as she explores and demonstrates some of the accessible routes around campus. If you missed this one, don't worry! There are more opportunities to join us. Our next tour will take place on November 19 at 12 PM.

Click the link to view the video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JazufjGmGQ
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What are the features? We have many, including a Skywalk and several upgrades (lecture halls and elevators) and more on the way.

What are the bugs?  Learn more about how work with situations, whether it's contacting Work Control for a repair (410-455-2550), reporting an accessibility concern, or working with campus partners, such as Facilities Management  and DoIT to support inclusion.  Accessibility is everyone's responsibility.

We will gather in the ADS Conference Room - learn the skywalk and tunnel connections within the Academic Core, review Adaptive Computing within the Library, and visit the reception area of Retriever Integrated Health - which supports both physical and mental health.  The tour is limited to a small group, and please know that mask use is VERY WELCOME.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please contact us via slazar@umbc.edu with "November 10/11 Accessibility Tour" in the subject line.

Can't make the day or time? More tours are planned.  Have a (small) group? Email us to set up a day and time that works for the occasion.  

Come learn, explore, and experience how accessibility shapes our campus community. See you then!

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