Never logged into Silktide? Need a refresher?
This one's for you.

If you've been meaning to get started with Silktide but haven't had the chance, we're hosting a live Introduction to Silktide session just for you.

Our Silktide representative Susan Torres will walk you through the platform from the beginning, covering how to navigate Silktide, understand accessibility and quality issues on your site, and start making improvements. There will also be time for open Q&A at the end.

What we'll cover:

• Why UMBC uses Silktide
• How to navigate the platform
• Understanding accessibility and quality issues
• How to prioritize and fix issues on your site
• Where to find training and resources

This session is designed for site admins who never got signed up for training, missed earlier sessions, or just want a solid introduction before jumping in on their own.

Register Here

Already in Silktide and have questions?
Drop in.

The Sites Remediation Project team is also hosting regular drop-in clinics where you can show up with questions and get answers on the spot. No agenda, no commitment. Just come when you can and leave when you're done.

Upcoming drop-in clinic dates:

• April 2 at 11 AM
• April 6 at 1 PM
• April 14 at 10 AM
• April 24 at 1 PM
• April 30 at 11 AM

NDAG Community Roundup: March 24, 2026

Resources at UMBC

Mind Spa

The Mind Spa is equipped for the practice of mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, and overall self-care. Items inside the spa include: Massage Chair, Meditation Cushions/Zafus. For more information, please reach out to Tiffani McGronan, tmcgron1@umbc.edu.

Where: Albin O. Kuhn Library, 367 and The Center for Well-Being, 116; Monday – Friday:  8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

National & Virtual Learning (AV Links Included)

The following events are hosted by external partners and are not affiliated with UMBC.

Pathologically Genuine: Lived Experiences of a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Professor, Former Provost, Dean, and VP Research with Dr. Jim Coleman.

Dr. Coleman will share his experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic professor and former senior administrator. Diagnosed at 59, he has since taught over 1,000 students, including more than 100 neurodivergent students, and volunteers at schools serving autistic children and students with learning disabilities. The presentation has two parts: first, observations comparing support for neurodiverse students at a traditional university versus a specialized autism school; second, themes from his book project "Pathologically Genuine," exploring concepts like being pathologically genuine, "unwelt," stimming, loneliness, and the gap between research and lived autistic experiences.

When: Mar 30, 2026 1:00 EDT

To register, contact jessica.s.stasik@Vanderbilt.edu

Kennedy Krieger Institute & MCCEI Webinar Series: Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Successful Business Model: Inclusive Practices

Hear first-hand from employer–employee pairs about how inclusive hiring, retention, and management practices have led to mutual success. These interviews will showcase practical examples of what works in building and sustaining diverse teams.

When: April 14, 2026, 12 –12:45 p.m.

Information: https://eventscalendar.kennedykrieger.org/event/kennedy-krieger-institute-mccei-webinar-series-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-5950

Emory University Virtual Research Symposium

Featuring a panel of neurodivergent and autistic researchers from around the country. Zoom link will be available soon on our ACM events page <https://med.emory.edu/departments/psychiatry/autism/acm/index.html>

When: Thursday, April 16 (6 p.m., EST, zoom)

CUNY Neurodiversity Conference 2026 - Virtual Session

Registration for the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference, which is focused on neurodivergent joy this year, is open. Keynote by Dr. Vikram Jasawal of UVA, who does groundbreaking work focused on nonspeaking autistic people. There will be sessions throughout the day. 

This event is hosted at CUNY and is not affiliated with UMBC. For more information, please refer to their website: https://cunysps.swoogo.com/cunyneuro26?ref=PER&i=b2dvQqtNT-QI3q6A8Y4qWCz7zWF8YG19 

When: April 17, 2026

Opportunities & Research

The Neurodiversity Alliance: Paid Remote Internships for ND Students

The Neurodiversity Alliance offers over 50 paid national internship opportunities for neurodivergent students and recent graduates ages 18 to 26. Interns get the opportunity to work alongside national staff mentors and peers from across the country to advance our mission in meaningful ways, while developing core leadership and professional skills for life. Intern roles are available in various functional areas of our organization and will include everything from marketing and social media, to developing resources for our online community, to helping grow our community, or serving on our national advisory council.

Applications open until April 15th, 2026.

We are excited to share our Spring 2026 events with you. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome to attend. From accessibility workshops and campus Walk & Roll Tours to Tea Time with Tori, a guest lecture, a film screening, and many more, we're offering a wide range of opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with our community.

Please visit our [Events Page] to RSVP for the sessions you plan to attend so we can anticipate your participation.

Spring 2026 Highlights:

• MAR 26: Tea Time With Tori: Tech Drop-in & Conversation, MP 222, Noon-2 PM
• MAR 25: Accessibility Tour: Wayfinding, Skywalks and Resources, MP 222, Noon-1:00 PM
• MAR 30: Campus Accessibility Spring Update, Engineering 027, Noon-1:00 PM (Hybrid)
• APR 8: ADS Film Screening: Being Michelle, Engineering 027, 4:00 PM -6:00 PM
• APR 13: Guest Lecture: Silent No Longer, AOK Library Gallery, 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
• APR 15: Supervisors: Navigating Accommodations and FMLA from Referrals to Implementation, Noon-1:00 PM, Virtual
• APR 17: Dis/Ability On The Job: Accommodations and FMLA 101 for Non-Supervisors, Noon-1:00PM, Virtual
• APR 24: Tea Time With Tori: Tech Drop-in & Conversation, MP 222, Noon-2 PM
• APR 24: Digital Accessibility Challenge Day: Review your Site, Content, & Documents (Campus Wide)
  
  

Contact us: disability@umbc.edu | (410) 455-2459 | sds.umbc.edu