February 2026 Issue Brought to you by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group Multimedia Accessibility At-a-Glance Multimedia...
Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation: Dear Colleagues, The USM Digital Accessibility Spring Cleaning is almost here! Join us Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9,...
New Doctoral Research: Digital Accessibility Solutions
The Division of Information Technology celebrates Dr. Josh Abrams as he graduates this December with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Adult and Professional...
December 2025 Issue Brought to you by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group Accessibility At-a-Glance Alternative text (alt text)...
Addressing new federal digital accessibility requirements
Dear UMBC Community, As we continue to rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and administrative functions, digital accessibility has been a core component of that commitment. UMBC has...
Practical steps to make content accessible and inclusive
As part of the 19th annual National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), Instructional Technology will offer a series of sessions that underscore the importance and context of digital accessibility, how...
The following is from the October issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter: USM Accessibility in Action! Accessibility At-a-Glance Accessible links and navigation are fundamental...
Three ways to leverage Ally’s alt formats for all learners
In today's diverse college classrooms, providing students with options for how they engage with course materials is not just a convenience - it's a critical component of effective teaching. By...
Get back-to-school ready with new Ultra design features
This month’s Ultra update makes it easier than to generate meaningful descriptions for complex images. August also brings new tools for recording video announcements, styling course materials, and...
How do you know if students actually read that important course announcement? What if you could make your content more accessible by adding image captions or rendering complex math more clearly...