Wellness Wednesday with the Office of Health Promotion Come to Mainstreet tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 12 PM-1 PM
Wellness Wednesday
The Commons, Mainstreet

Join the Peer Health Educators for Wellness Wednesdays! This Wednesday stop by The Commons Mainstreet as we share resources and giveaways to students about different health topics that benefits your well-being.
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Are you a South Asian student looking for a place to connect, share stories, and build new friendships? Look no further! Join Meghna and your fellow students at Chai Chats, a welcoming space where you can enjoy a free cup of chai while engaging in meaningful conversations.

Whether you’re sharing your own experiences or listening to others, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a community, celebrate your culture, and make new connections. Don't miss out on this chance to unwind, meet new people, and create memorable moments together.


[New Dates & Location]

Find us in Commons 331:

- Monday, October 28: 12:30 - 1:30pm

- Friday, November 15: 1 - 2pm

- Monday, December 2: 12:30 - 1:30pm



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What an exciting time at the GEARS Board Game Palooza!

Participants had a blast battling it out in Sequence and Codenames, with intense strategy and teamwork on full display. The grand finale? A thrilling showdown of Sushi Go! 

Huge congratulations to the winners for their clever moves and impressive victories! Thank you to everyone who joined, and a special shoutout to all who made this event unforgettable.

Stay tuned for more fun-filled events coming your way soon! We can’t wait to see you at the next one! 

Trivia Night coming up on 24th October! Register here!

For more pictures, visit our Google Drive.

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UMBC's Pre-Law Advising and Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program are partnering with Maryland Legal Aid and the Baltimore County Bar Association to host a free expungement clinic on campus on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 4-7 pm. There are several attorneys (including UMBC alums!) signed up to serve at the clinic pro bono, along with 20 UMBC student volunteers. More information is available on the flyer below! 

The event is located at the Erickson School of Aging Studies at UMBC: 5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 230. Catonsville, MD 21228.

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See you at 2pm!!

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National Disability Awareness Month is  held in October to raise awareness about issues that arise within the lived experience of people with disabilities, and celebrates the many and varied contributions of Americans with disabilities.

NDAM's roots go back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with various types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Awareness Month" to address inclusion more broadly.

Americans with disabilities make up almost one-fifth of our population, which brings more celebration to this month, underneath the umbrella of the  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  celebrating its 32st anniversary, and Section 504 celebrating its 51st Anniversary. This month includes:

and given the beauty and complexity of being human, we respectfully nod to disability-related health conditions that are highlighted at other times.  We see you.  You matter.

Accessibility and Disability Services, remains committed to building on past progress and creating inclusive change as we work in partnership with the entire UMBC community, including Facilities Management, Human Resources and Instructional Technology. Student Disability Services provides support for students with disabilities, as education is a path toward progress.   While huge strides have been made with accessibility and inclusion (which can happen via accommodation), people with disabilities still face discrimination and lack of understanding. and has many events planned - the fight for full inclusion remains (Judy Heumann Ted Talk link). 

Accessibility and Disability Services

Student Disability Services
Retriever Integrated Health includes The Counseling Center as counseling (of course) as well as workshops and group meetings - they are recruiting for their Executive Functioning Workshop now.

Retriever Integrated Health also has a range of health services that support campus members of all abilities in the new, very-accessible Center for Wellbeing  across from Erickson Field (D7 on the map).

Student Organizations:
Faculty Group:  Disability Studies Working Group


A sampling of Disability Awareness Events:

Oct 2: Campus Accessibility Tour
Oct 3: Fix Your Content Day (Session 1 at 10am and Session 2 at 2p)  
October 9: Demystifying Disability (for Students) Hiring, Work and WRP
October 11: Delta Alpha Pi Disability Honor Society Meeting
October 14: Campus Accessibility Walk
Oct 15: Assistive Tech Open House
October 15: Voice Thread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 
Oct 16:  Campus Accessibility Presentation with Facilities Management
Oct 16: UDL Guidelines 3.0: What's New and Why It Matters
Oct 17: Create Accessible Documents
Oct 17-19: Superfest Virtual Film Festival
October 22: Cyborg Meets AI Virtual Lecture with Dr. Ashley Shew 4:00
October 25: Dis/Ability on the Job: Accommodations and FML 101 (for non-supervisors)

Disability identity is intersectional with the history of the LGBTQ+ community that shares October as an awareness month.  October is also Relationship Violence Awareness Month, and we are very conscious that people with disabilities are at a much higher risk of Relationship and Sexual Violence and that any violence can cause, complicate and/or exacerbate disability.

A photo of UMBC's Campus Visitor Guide Accessible Route Map  next to a disability pride pin and an illustration of diverse group of fourteen people, each with differing disabilities accompanies this post.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024 · 7 - 9 PM

Retriever Soccer Park
The Bookstore will be hosting a free-to-enter raffle giveaway at this Saturday's home soccer game! We're giving away an awesome LIMITED EDITION bench cooler from our partners at Coca-Cola. This guy is equipped with a built-in bottle opener, and insulation to keep snacks hot or cold for days, perfect for tailgating. Stop by our booth and follow us on social media for a chance to win the perfect tailgate companion!
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NDAM's roots go back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with various types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Awareness Month" to address inclusion more broadly.

Americans with disabilities make up almost one-fifth of our population, which brings more celebration to this month, underneath the umbrella of the  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  celebrating its 32st anniversary, and Section 504 celebrating its 51st Anniversary. This month includes:

and given the beauty and complexity of being human, we respectfully nod to disability-related health conditions that are highlighted at other times.  We see you.  You matter.

Accessibility and Disability Services, remains committed to building on past progress and creating inclusive change as we work in partnership with the entire UMBC community, including Facilities Management, Human Resources and Instructional Technology. Student Disability Services provides support for students with disabilities, as education is a path toward progress.   While huge strides have been made with accessibility and inclusion (which can happen via accommodation), people with disabilities still face discrimination and lack of understanding. and has many events planned - the fight for full inclusion remains (Judy Heumann Ted Talk link). 

Accessibility and Disability Services

Student Disability Services
Retriever Integrated Health includes The Counseling Center as counseling (of course) as well as workshops and group meetings - they are recruiting for their Executive Functioning Workshop now.

Retriever Integrated Health also has a range of health services that support campus members of all abilities in the new, very-accessible Center for Wellbeing  across from Erickson Field (D7 on the map).

Student Organizations:
Faculty Group:  Disability Studies Working Group


A sampling of Disability Awareness Events:

Oct 2: Campus Accessibility Tour
Oct 3: Fix Your Content Day (Session 1 at 10am and Session 2 at 2p)  
October 9: Demystifying Disability (for Students) Hiring, Work and WRP
October 11: Delta Alpha Pi Disability Honor Society Meeting
October 14: Campus Accessibility Walk
Oct 15: Assistive Tech Open House
October 15: Voice Thread and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 
Oct 16:  Campus Accessibility Presentation with Facilities Management
Oct 16: UDL Guidelines 3.0: What's New and Why It Matters
Oct 17: Create Accessible Documents
Oct 17-19: Superfest Virtual Film Festival
October 22: Cyborg Meets AI Virtual Lecture with Dr. Ashley Shew 4:00
October 25: Dis/Ability on the Job: Accommodations and FML 101 (for non-supervisors)

Disability identity is intersectional with the history of the LGBTQ+ community that shares October as an awareness month.  October is also Relationship Violence Awareness Month, and we are very conscious that people with disabilities are at a much higher risk of Relationship and Sexual Violence and that any violence can cause, complicate and/or exacerbate disability.


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