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Fannie Lou Hamer: Power, Resistance, and Justice

This week marks the final celebration of Black Disability History! Thank you for all the paws and engagement throughout the month. We hope you continue exploring and learning about these amazing...

February 26, 2026 · 2:58 PM

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February Awareness Days

Together in awareness, care, and respect.

Every month, we raise awareness of disabilities, chronic illnesses, rare conditions, and health-related challenges that affect individuals. Throughout February, we are highlighting National Cancer...

February 23, 2026 · 6:17 PM

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Celebrating Black Disability History

Week 3: Innovation in the Face of Injustice

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner was a groundbreaking Black American inventor who dedicated her life to creating tools that made everyday tasks easier and more dignified. She was born in 1912 in...

February 19, 2026 · 2:16 PM

Join Former Accessibility Trailblazer Award Winner and UMBC Faculty Member Dr. Sarah Bass for an Accessibility Presentation

Repost from Instructional Technology

Topic: Accessibility Strategies for STEM courses Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 12 - 1 PM Event Details: This session will be hosted via Webex. Register for the event or visit...

February 18, 2026 · 10:19 AM

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Week 2: Celebrating Black Disability History

Talent, Survival, and Agency

The Beginning: Blind Tom Wiggins (1849) Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins was one of the earliest known blind Black musical prodigies. Born into slavery in Georgia in 1849, he became a gifted pianist...

February 12, 2026 · 3:44 PM

Spring 2026 Fix Your Content Days: Let’s Make Course Materials More Accessible

Repost from: Instructional Technology

UMBC will host three Fix Your Course Content Days, dedicated to improving the accessibility of digital course materials in Blackboard. During these three individual sprints, faculty, staff, and...

February 10, 2026 · 3:03 PM

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Celebrating Black Disability History

Week 1: The Real Story Behind the "Crip Walk"

This Black History Month, every Thursday, the Accessibility & Disability Services department invites you to take a trip down memory lane. Throughout the month, we will highlight the amazing...

February 5, 2026 · 3:28 PM

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January is National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

Reducing stigma and barriers to recovery

This January marks the inaugural National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a nationwide initiative led by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at SAMHSA. The month is dedicated to...

January 28, 2026 · 12:32 PM

Reminder: Calling all Professors, Instructors, and Adjunct Faculty

Accommodations don’t have to be complicated, let’s talk.

Do you have questions regarding accommodation? Do you have a situation you are finding difficult? Join us for this: Everything you wanted to know about accommodating students with disabilities…...

January 27, 2026 · 2:09 PM

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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

Prevention Matters!

Cervical cancer is preventable, and January is a time to learn, take action, and help spread awareness. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) works year-round to promote cervical health...

January 23, 2026 · 9:57 AM

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