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Celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride with Disability Intersectionality

~5 million disabled people under the LGBTQ+ umbrella

June marks National LGBTQ+ Pride Month and offers the nation the opportunity to reflect on the incredible contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Our nation is at its best when it welcomes,...

May 20, 2026 · 8:55 AM

April is about Autism Acceptance

Making Inclusion and Acceptance the Norm

Autism is a Spectrum- and Acceptance Matters April is known as Autism Awareness Month, including April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (link). In listening to many within the Autism community...

April 6, 2026 · 10:43 AM

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 (UN)

Disability Inclusion Matters

December 3 is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, honoring the United Nation's commitment for promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities - more than 1...

December 3, 2025 · 8:24 AM

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Honoring Alice Wong (1974-2025)

A Fierce Light in Disability Justice.

This tribute is based entirely on reporting from Disability Scoop. Alice Wong, the groundbreaking disability rights activist known for her wit, creativity, and willingness to shock systems into...

November 20, 2025 · 3:37 PM

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November is American Diabetes Month!

85 Years of Progress, Hope, and Action

Since 1940, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has been a relentless force for change and fighting for those affected by diabetes through research, advocacy, education, and community. This...

November 6, 2025 · 11:00 AM

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Watch Chip lead the way to accessible paths on campus — tap to play!

Next tour- Dec 8 @ Math/Psych 222!

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...

November 5, 2025 · 12:14 PM

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Invisible Disabilities Week: Celebrating Strength You Can’t Always See (Oct 19-25)

Show your support — wear the Sunflower, share understanding.

Did You Know Not All Disabilities Are Visible? This week (October 19–25) is Invisible Disabilities Week — a time to raise awareness and support for those living with non-visible conditions....

October 23, 2025 · 10:41 AM

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Reminder-Exclusive Movie Screening on Oct 13: Quad Life

Click on the movie poster to watch the trailer!

Join us for an exclusive screening of Quad Life — the powerful story of a young Black father whose world is turned upside down after a life-changing accident. Follow his journey of resilience and...

October 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

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October is Disability Identity Awareness Month

Celebrating Disability Identity!

October is a special month at UMBC as we celebrate Disability Identity Awareness Month on campus while also recognizing the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month...

September 29, 2025 · 11:06 AM

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September is National Guide Dog Month!

Celebrating the paws that lead the way

Here at UMBC, we know a thing or two about Retrievers—and this month, we're honoring some of the hardest-working ones around. Guide dogs are more than companions; they are highly trained service...

September 17, 2025 · 12:55 PM

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