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<Tagline>Next tour- Dec 8 @ Math/Psych 222!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>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 &amp; Roll Tours.</div><div><br></div><div>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 
    
    
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      <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">November 10</a> 
      and 
      <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147665" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">November 19</a> 
      at 12 PM.
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    <p><strong>Click on the image below to watch it!</strong></p>
    
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      <a href="https://youtu.be/3JazufjGmGQ" title="Watch Chip’s Accessibility Tour" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">
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    What are the features? We have <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/565dad70d17f322c9715ae5c27000a3a/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fumbc.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2F2023-ACCESSIBLE-ROUTES-MAP.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">many</a>, including a Skywalk and several upgrades (lecture halls and elevators) and more on the way.</div><div>What are the bugs?  Learn more about how work with situations, whether it's contacting <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/9416db7fa85cd04e70ae92cf5731c766/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Ffm.umbc.edu%2Fwork-request%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Work Control for a repair</a> (410-455-2550), <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/696df6f34fcc2c018c54cea182b4ecf8/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Faccessibility.umbc.edu%2Freport-campus-accessibility-concern%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">reporting an accessibility concern</a>, or working with campus partners, such as Facilities Management  and <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/a61e9b8ce1038b0cb9549572f32be616/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Faccessibility.umbc.edu%2Fdigital-content-accessibility%2Fwebsite-accessibility-at-umbc%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DoIT</a> to support inclusion.  Accessibility is everyone's responsibility.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><div><br></div><div><div><div><p>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 <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/c8d117cbe05c7f4bdd1dabf69c8bbbb4/web/link?link=mailto%3Aslazar%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">slazar@umbc.edu</a> with "November 10/11 Accessibility Tour" in the subject line.</p></div></div></div></div><div>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.  </div><br><div>Come learn, explore, and experience how accessibility shapes our campus community. See you then!<br></div></div>
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