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BISS Free Speech series, episode 4
The fourth conversation from our Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) team’s video series on free speech and expression is now live, featuring Dr. Stephanie Shonekan, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities!
Headings, links and color & contrast
Last week, we talked about captioning. Today, we’re going to start a series of deep dives! If you’ve taken IT Accessibility’s Six Essential Steps of Digital Accessibility training, you’ll recognize these six key topics:HeadingsLinksColor & ...
Submit your programs for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is the annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)! Join the UMD Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC), Campus Advocates Respond & Educate to Stop Violence (CARE), and the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM) for a month ...
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
BISS Free Speech series, episode 3
Now available: the third conversation from our Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) team’s video series on free speech and expression, featuring UMD’s general counsel, Jay Rosselló!
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 ...
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 ...
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.