Watch Chip lead the way to accessible paths on campus — tap to play! Next tour- Nov 19 @ Math/Psych 222!
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 this 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 tours will take place on November 19 at 12 PM.

Click on the image below to watch it!

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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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An illustration of a diverse group of people celebrating Pride Month under a rainbow-colored banner. Individuals represent a range of disabilities, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
June marks National LGBTQ+ Pride Month and offers the nation the opportunity to reflect on the incredible contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Our nation is at its best when it welcomes, represents and includes people of all backgrounds. This includes people with disabilities and the intersections shared with the LGBTQ+ community. According to a study published in 2012, fully 36 percent of women in the LGBTQ+ community and 30 percent of men in the community also self-identify as people with disabilities. Learn more about the intersection via RespectAbility here, especially with Leah Ilana's essay on the need for safe refuge.  More  Disabled LBGTQ+ Profiles, in their own voices, are profiled here.

We celebrate with you! You matter! UMBC Resources include:

LGBTQ Student Union - for all students (undergrad, grad, part-time, full-time)
LGBTQ+ FSA - Faculty and Staff group
The Pride Center is centrally located on the first floor of the UC.
LGBTQIA+ Resource Page via the Office of Equity and Civil Rights

For question about disability or accessibility at UMBC, undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities connect with Student Disability Services online (link) or via disability@umbc.edu.

Accessibility & Disability Services (link) administers employee (faculty, staff, graduate assistant and student worker) accommodations.  

UMBC's most recent Accessible Route map is linked here. 

Accessibility Concerns may be reported via this online form.
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Mid-Atlantic ADA is also offering a webinar on Elevating Inclusion through Intersectionality on June 28: Making Programs and Places Accessible for Disabled LGBTQ+ Folks, with registration linked here.

We celebrate with you! You matter! UMBC Resources include:

LGBTQ Student Union - for all students (undergrad, grad, part-time, full-time)
LGBTQ+ FSA - Faculty and Staff group
The Pride Center via i3b is centrally located on the second floor of the UC and holds Pride Week during April while the academic year is underway.
Retriever Integrated Health has an LGBTQ Group, and additional mental health supports.
LGBTQIA+ Resource Page via the Office of Equity and Civil Rights

For question about disability or accessibility at UMBC, undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities connect with Student Disability Services online (link) or via disability@umbc.edu.

Accessibility & Disability Services (link) administers employee (faculty, staff, graduate assistant and student worker) accommodations.  

UMBC's most recent Accessible Route map is linked here. 

Accessibility Concerns may be reported via this online form.


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June marks National LGBTQ+ Pride Month and offers the nation the opportunity to reflect on the incredible contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Our nation is at its best when it welcomes, represents and includes people of all backgrounds. This includes people with disabilities and the intersections shared with the LGBTQ+ community. According to a study published in 2012, fully 36 percent of women in the LGBTQ+ community and 30 percent of men in the community also self-identify as people with disabilities. Learn more about the intersection via RespectAbility here, especially with Leah Ilana's essay on the need for safe refuge.  More  Disabled LBGTQ+ Profiles, in their own voices, are profiled here.

We celebrate with you! You matter! UMBC Resources include:

LGBTQ Student Union - for all students (undergrad, grad, part-time, full-time)
LGBTQ+ FSA - Faculty and Staff group
The Pride Center via i3b is centrally located on the second floor of the UC and has upcoming SafeZone training.
Retriever Integrated Health has an LGBTQ Group, and additional mental health supports.
LGBTQIA+ Resource Page via the Office of Equity and Inclusion

For question about disability or accessibility at UMBC, undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities connect with Student Disability Services online (link) or via disability@umbc.edu.



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Back by popular demand, in-person brown bag lunch demos and Q & A with SDS staff

Are you a student looking for assistive technology?

Are you a faculty member who received a letter of accommodation and wants to learn more?

Are you a student curious about assistive technology?

This series is open to all students, staff, and faculty interested in learning more about the intersection of accommodations and technology.  We will be demonstrating low tech, and other assistive technology, demonstration captioning options and document remediation 
 

All sessions will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Math Psychology 222
 

March 22nd, 12:00 – 1:00   “I received a letter of accommodation…now what?” This session will take a deep dive into accommodations and their relation to functional limitations

April 29th, 12:00 – 1:00   The subject matter for this session will be determined by survey results of what you, the community, would like to learn more about

May 17th, 12:00 – 1:00 This session will focus on preparations for accessible course content. 

Have questions, need details, or have questions about access or accommodation for these events, email the event organizer via canale@umbc.edu
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