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        <div class="html-content"><div>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 &amp; Roll Tours.</div><div><br></div><div>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 <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242/2b2b6/676cbf2dd1f5fc35dd890368cbbf811b/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F147665" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">November 19</a> at 12 PM.</div><div><br><p>Click the link to view the video: 
        
        <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JazufjGmGQ" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JazufjGmGQ</a><br><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/doie/posts/154397/attachments/60398" alt="Stylized promotional graphic resembling a video viewer interface with a crumpled paper texture background. A central paw print cutout reveals a chocolate Labrador puppy named Chip, seated on a wicker chair, wearing a collar with a tag and a cartoon crown on its head. Surrounding the cutout are scattered paw prints. Text that reads “Accessibility Walk and Roll Tour: Chip’s Edition ♥” at the top." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></p></div><div>What are the features? We have <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242/2b2b6/f01fc9aaf05e987e3ec2d1ff0c02d484/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F147664%2F762bf%2F565dad70d17f322c9715ae5c27000a3a%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fumbc.edu%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2023%252F08%252F2023-ACCESSIBLE-ROUTES-MAP.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">many</a>, including a Skywalk and several upgrades (lecture halls and elevators) and more on the way.</div><div><br></div><div>What are the bugs?  Learn more about how work with situations, whether it's contacting <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242/2b2b6/1d42242f0e83c2b5e3db583bd0b4e0e6/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F147664%2F762bf%2F9416db7fa85cd04e70ae92cf5731c766%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ffm.umbc.edu%252Fwork-request%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Work Control for a repair</a> (410-455-2550), <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242/2b2b6/a31d3328f5fd18a3566f35674c521686/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F147664%2F762bf%2F696df6f34fcc2c018c54cea182b4ecf8%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faccessibility.umbc.edu%252Freport-campus-accessibility-concern%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">reporting an accessibility concern</a>, or working with campus partners, such as Facilities Management  and <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242/2b2b6/b0f2643385c80aa2c18148faf3a2ab5a/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F147664%2F762bf%2Fa61e9b8ce1038b0cb9549572f32be616%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faccessibility.umbc.edu%252Fdigital-content-accessibility%252Fwebsite-accessibility-at-umbc%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DoIT</a> to support inclusion.  Accessibility is everyone's responsibility.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><div><br></div><div><div><div><p>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 <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242/2b2b6/e05c8b8be106f5b52b5ea4e3468c63ff/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F147664%2F762bf%2Fc8d117cbe05c7f4bdd1dabf69c8bbbb4%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dmailto%253Aslazar%2540umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">slazar@umbc.edu</a> with "November 10/11 Accessibility Tour" in the subject line.</p></div></div></div></div><div>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.  </div><br><div>Come learn, explore, and experience how accessibility shapes our campus community. See you then!<br><br><strong>See original post using this link:</strong> <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/154242</a></div></div>
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  <Title>Accessibility Tour: Wayfinding, Skywalks and Resources</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><div><div><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sss/posts/149961/attachments/57097" alt='Flyer for the "Accessibility Walk &amp; Roll Tours" hosted by the Office of Accessibility &amp; Disability Services at UMBC. The flyer features an illustration of three people, one using a wheelchair, joyfully participating in a campus tour. A QR code is included to scan for more information. Event details:
    
    Date: May 14
    
    Time: 12 PM
    
    Meeting location: Math/Psychology 222
    
    Contact for information or assistance: slazar@umbc.edu
    Text reads: “Discover accessible pathways to classes and locations at UMBC! Everyone is invited to join us!”' style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span>Navigating UMBC's campus-on-a-hill as a person with a disability brings out overt and sometimes more subtle features of its accessible design.  Join us to learn more (which can extend to being an effective Accessibility Ally!) and discuss: </span></div><div><div><br></div><div>What are the features? <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/9df9c75fde23b0c666d25c98fdaa4bc2/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2Fd7e0e3099da22b5ccb8b84e6ec0c68b9%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faccessibility.umbc.edu%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">We</a> <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/f7ae9362fa4448dfcc2ea1f0809788d6/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2Fd717ff310f3502e2860457fdce36dbe0%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsds.umbc.edu%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">have</a><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/ded47c26822cecca001d4f1e562ce85b/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2Fa4496dee9fb82fd8afcb37776ffe53d9%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fumbc.edu%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2023%252F08%252F2023-ACCESSIBLE-ROUTES-MAP.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"> many</a>, including a Skywalk and several upgrades (lecture halls and elevators) and more on the way.</div><div><br></div><div>What are the bugs?  Learn more about how work with situations, whether it's contacting <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/cc84ca38e38e04250481adc286747509/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2Fc03d29e3771da08b49310fe95ca4e30b%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ffm.umbc.edu%252Fwork-request%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Work Control for a repair</a> (410-455-2550), <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/37e6452a936b3f9def4123c529c3f307/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2F4becd9cc8f5a03e338e243e0d295e3d3%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faccessibility.umbc.edu%252Freport-campus-accessibility-concern%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">reporting an accessibility concern</a>, or working with campus partners, such as Facilities Management  and <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/b2b0fd10df0c9445e38e29cc81558fc9/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2F94a703d21bf7c4c1fbe2dd241419f371%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Faccessibility.umbc.edu%252Fdigital-content-accessibility%252Fwebsite-accessibility-at-umbc%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DoIT</a> to support inclusion.  Accessibility is everyone's responsibility.</div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>We will gather in the ADS Conference Room </em></strong>- 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.</div><div><br></div><div><div><em><strong>This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/8df2c7fdcffac24b4ce0484117106e98/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2Fb9f8d6c69870f209e1c66e015beec645%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fecr.umbc.edu%252Fdiscrimination-policy%252F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">nondiscrimination policy</a>.</strong></em></div><div><em><br></em></div><div><div><div><p><em>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 <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/sunflower/posts/149962/43938/202c2b7f94a6ac1a074233beb0bd4f3f/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fmy3.my.umbc.edu%2Fgroups%2Faccessibility%2Fevents%2F141078%2F762bf%2F062e83c0f41a115a71d5959829c4d92b%2Fweb%2Flink%3Flink%3Dmailto%253Aslazar%2540umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">slazar@umbc.edu</a> May 14 Accessibility Tour in the subject line.</em></p></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>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.  </div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>
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