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This year, we are honored to host our featured speaker:

Repost from Women’s Center. Original event post can be found HERE.

Take part in the first event of Critical Social Justice 2021-2022 and learn more about the disability justice movement. In this virtual event, we will learn about the history of disability rights in the US, the fundamental principles of disability justice, where the movement is today, and what disability justice looks like/can look like at UMBC. Regardless of your knowledge level or experience level, all are welcome to join in on this introductory conversation.

This year, CSJ: Disability Justice + Access Matters invites our campus community to learn from a perspective of disability justice so that we can continue to make space for everybody and every body now and in the future. Learn more about the Critical Social Justice: Disability Justice + Access Matters theme here. For more information about upcoming events or to inquire about collaboration, please email the Women’s Center at womenscenter@umbc.edu.

This discussion group will be hosted through Google Meet. If this platform presents accessibility challenges for you, please be in touch so we can consult on the best ways to make this experience accessible for you.

CSJ 101: Disability Justice at UMBC and Beyond

Monday, September 27 · 1:00 – 2:00pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/aud-jwnx-qvu

Or dial: (US) +1 419-702-0980 PIN: 419 177 557#

This session will be recorded.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. If you have difficulties accessing any of the materials on our site or any of our events or discussions, please contact us so that we can provide an alternative format and/or remedy any accessibility challenges.

Reservations for use of the Gathering Space are officially open. Religion and Belief organizations can reserve the space using 25Live. Reservations are approved by i3b and are prioritized for Religion and Beliefs organizations. Please note that the number of people who can use the space at any given time is currently limited by COVID requirements.

The Gathering Space is now open 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily. Due to safety considerations, students are not able to use the space outside of staffed hours.

We recognize that our students need safe, comfortable, and convenient spaces to gather and to pray. We also know that there is high demand for Religion and Belief students to use the Gathering Space. While we do not yet know what the ideal long-term solution is, we are working with impacted students to help them meet their spiritual needs. Our current work includes:

1. For instances where the Gathering Space is reserved and unavailable, we have identified other campus spaces for students. This includes two spaces on the first floor of the CWB including: 

We also have spaces available including:

We plan to share additional information about access to each space soon.

2. At the request of our students, the Division of Student Affairs has committed to making training available for their staff on inclusion of diverse religious communities and religious practices.

3. We know that the work is not yet done. We pledge to continue to work with students and community members to identify issues and to actively work toward solutions.