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U.S. Allergy Facts and Inclusive Eats at UMBC
It's still Allergy and Asthma Awareness month, and we’re spotlighting key facts to raise awareness, promote safety, and highlight resources available to our UMBC community. Approximately 33...
Join us on May 27 @ 12!
Join SDS’s Assistive Technology and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for "Tea Time with Tori" on May 27 at 12:00 PM in Math/Psychology 222! Enjoy tea, light snacks, and engaging conversations...
Equitable access to treatments for asthma and allergies.
May is also National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness, educating communities, and advocating for equitable access to treatments for asthma and...
In Every Story, There is Strength
Each year, millions of people navigate the lived experience of mental illness. UMBC's Office of Accessibility and Disability Services, which includes Student Disability Services, joins the...
Show your support for hidden disabilities!
Join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower movement began in the United Kingdom just a few years ago and has quickly become a symbol of support and...
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Monday,
May 19, 2025
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Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 4:06 PMU.S. Allergy Facts and Inclusive Eats at UMBCIt's still Allergy and Asthma Awareness month, and we’re spotlighting key facts to raise awareness, promote safety, and highlight resources available to our UMBC community. Approximately 33...
Friday,
May 16, 2025
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Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 1:58 PMJoin us on May 27 @ 12!Join SDS’s Assistive Technology and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for "Tea Time with Tori" on May 27 at 12:00 PM in Math/Psychology 222! Enjoy tea, light snacks, and engaging conversations...
Thursday,
May 15, 2025
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Awareness, Resources with Training OpportunitiesMay 15th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! This day is dedicated to discussion and brainstorming about digital accessibility, bringing the experience of one billion people with disabilities... -
Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 9:35 AMYour Mental Health Deserves Care Too.Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Whether you’re navigating daily stress, big life transitions, or just trying to stay balanced during...
Tuesday,
May 13, 2025
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Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 10:23 AMEquitable access to treatments for asthma and allergies.May is also National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness, educating communities, and advocating for equitable access to treatments for asthma and...
Friday,
May 9, 2025
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In Every Story, There is StrengthEach year, millions of people navigate the lived experience of mental illness. UMBC's Office of Accessibility and Disability Services, which includes Student Disability Services, joins the...
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Important Stephanie Lazarus posted an event in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 3:41 PM
MAY29Raising Awareness, Connecting with Campus Partners12:00 PM · Mathematics/Psychology : 222Navigating 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...
Tuesday,
May 6, 2025
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Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 1:12 PMMake Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.Today we recognize World Asthma Day 2025 with this year’s global theme: “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.” Asthma affects over 260 million people worldwide and causes more than 450,000...
Friday,
May 2, 2025
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MAY2Disability Pride, Leadership, Advocacy, and Education5:00 PM · OnlineJoin our induction ceremony and celebrate the upcoming graduates in Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi) International Honor Society for students with disabilities online. Our guest speaker will be Sarah...
Monday,
April 28, 2025
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Making Inclusion and Acceptance the NormAutism is a Spectrum- and Acceptance Matters April is known as Autism Awareness Month, including April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (link). In listening to many within the Autism...
Friday,
April 25, 2025
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APR25Hangout, craft, color, study (hybrid)5:00 PM · Mathematics/Psychology : 210Come de-stress with DAPi in this time before finals! You can study, do some coloring, make a craft, or simply hang out. Also, there will be handouts to take home that have study tips and campus...
Wednesday,
April 16, 2025
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Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 9:53 AM
This is a friendly reminder to please join us for the: UMBC Spring 2025 Accessibility Update and Forum with Facilities Management and Transit Today, April 16, 2025 at 12!...
Tuesday,
April 8, 2025
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Important Stephanie Lazarus posted an event in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 10:43 AM
APR25Spilling the tea on all things assistive technology!12:00 PM · Mathematics/Psychology : 222Join SDS’s Assistive Technologist and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for Tea Time with Tori on April 25 at 12:00 PM in Math/Psychology 222! Enjoy tea, light snacks, and engaging...1 Going
Wednesday,
April 2, 2025
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Embracing Neurodiversity, Empowering InclusionSince 2007, the UN has championed the rights of autistic individuals, moving beyond awareness to action. This year’s theme, "Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals...
Friday,
March 28, 2025
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Moving Ahead Inclusively for Women's History MonthAccessibility and Disability Services and Student Disability Services celebrates Women's History Month, calling to mind all women who have contributed to pivotal moments and events in history and...
Thursday,
March 27, 2025
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Courtesy of the DREAM Community via ZoomADS had a great time hosting a screening of the Ride Ahead on Tuesday, and just had an encore opportunity to view this ground-breaking and myth-busting film - please consider attending via Zoom...
Tuesday,
March 25, 2025
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Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 8:10 AM
Good day everyone, We have encountered an unexpected technical issue with our film screening. It appears that the version we booked may not support screencasting to the projector as...
Thursday,
March 20, 2025
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Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted an event in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 5:41 PM
MAR26Spilling the tea on all things assistive technology!12:00 PM · Mathematics/Psychology : 222Join SDS’s Assistive Technologist and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for Tea Time with Tori on March 26 at 12:00 PM in Math/Psychology 222! Enjoy tea, light snacks, and engaging...1 Going -
Important Toritsegbogwa (Tori) Jakpa posted in Office of Accessibility & Disability Services · 5:28 PM
Free popcorn provided—you won’t want to miss this!Join us for the UMBC screening of The Ride Ahead on Tuesday March 25th from 4-6:00 p.m. in Meyerhoff Lecture Hall 030 - RSVP via the linked website to get it on your calendar- we will bring the...
Monday,
March 10, 2025
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APR16Updates, Progress and Sharing Ideas and Experiences12:00 PM · Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 201Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are hosting a review and update of construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment...27 Going
