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Last week, we talked about social media accessibility. Today, we’re going to share some resources about captioning, which is important for accessibility not only for videos, but also for live (in-person and virtual) presentations.
Call for Nominations: OMSE's Excellence in Service Awards
The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) invites the University of Maryland community to submit nominations for university faculty, staff, tutors and mentors who have made outstanding contributions to advancing the inclusive excellence of UMD ...
Last week, we talked about web accessibility. Today, we’re going to share some resources for how to make your social media presence more accessible.
February may be over, but it’s always a great time to celebrate Black history. Here are three ways to keep the celebrations going: first, Solomon Comissiong, assistant director of student involvement & public relations at Nyumburu Cultural Center (and ...
Congratulations to Angela Nastase, director of the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX coordinator, who was recently named as an advisory board member for The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)!
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together is an interactive educational opportunity from our Bias Incident Support Services team, designed to explore the roots of bias, how it manifests in everyday interactions, and strategies to confront it effectively. ...
Pay a visit to the Unboxing Innovation in Special Collections exhibition
Unboxing Innovation in Special Collections is a new exhibition showcasing the innovative work being done across UMD Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives to expand access, grow collections, strengthen collaborations, and invite new ...
Last week, we covered document accessibility resources. This week, we’re going to share some resources for how to make your web presence more accessible.
Enhance fairness in hiring with a faculty search committee workshop
In collaboration with Belonging and Community, ADVANCE provides workshops and resources to help align faculty search committee practices with UMD Search and Selection Guidelines and enhance fairness in faculty recruitment and selection.Register for March 6 ...
New webpage: Temporary disabilities
This just in: the Accessibility website has a new webpage on temporary disabilities. Give it a visit to learn more about short-term disability and temporary accommodations that may be available. There’s information on transportation and parking, plus ...