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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.

Social media accessibility

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. 

Black History Month in review

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 ...

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Save the date: Social Justice Alliance symposium

All are invited to the 8th Annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Symposium! This year’s theme is Freedom Dreams and Radical Joy: Youth Voices in the Pursuit of a Just Society. This year’s symposium continues to honor the life and legacy of Lt. Richard W. ...

Bias Incident Support Services presents Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together an interactive educational opportunity designed to explore the roots of bias, hot it manifests in everyday interactions, and strategies to confront it effectively. Two people sitting on either side of a broken brick bridge, working together to put puzzle pieces into the broken space. Register at go.umd.edu/bridges

Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together

Display case from Unboxing Innovation in Special Collections exhibition with The 1856 Project's three research reports and other 1856 materials

Pay a visit to the Unboxing Innovation in Special Collections exhibition

Web accessibility resources

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.

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 ...

Web accessibility resources

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.

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BISS Free Speech series, episode 2

The second conversation from our Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) team’s video series on free speech and expression is now available! 

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