October is Disability Identity Awareness Month

October is Disability Identity Awareness Month Celebrating Disability Identity!

Calendar graphic titled 'October 2025: Disability Identity Awareness Month.' Several dates are highlighted in orange: October 3, 8, 13, 15, 17, 21, 24, and 27.

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 (NDEAM). NDEAM is an annual observance that highlights the contributions of people with disabilities in the American workforce and emphasizes the importance of inclusive workplaces for individuals with all types of disabilities, including non-obvious and mental health conditions. This year’s NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” honors the achievements of American workers with disabilities, past and present, and aligns with the upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reminding us of the importance of early detection, education, and support in the fight against breast cancer. Over the past 40 years, awareness efforts have helped reduce breast cancer death rates in the U.S. by 44%, saving more than half a million lives. The National Breast Cancer Foundation encourages everyone to "Help Women Now" through education, early screenings, and community support.

At UMBC, we invite our community to join us in celebrating disability identity through events, conversations, and activities designed to foster inclusion, understanding, and connection. Events are happening throughout October on the highlighted dates, with some hosted by the UMBC ADS/SDS Office and others by Instructional Technology. From engaging conversations to hands-on workshops and community-building activities, these events provide opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate the diverse experiences of our UMBC community.

October 3, 8, 27: Campus Accessibility Walk & Roll Tours (Noon, MP 222)
October 3: I Have an LOA (Letter of Accommodation), Now What? (Online, 2-3 PM)
Oct 9: Digital Accessibility 101: Principles and Practices – 12–12:30 PM, Online
If you can click it, you can fix it. Learn what digital accessibility is and why it matters.
Oct 10: Accessible Images: Basics of Alt Text & Decorative Images – 12–12:30 PM, Online
October 13: Disability Awareness Month Film Screening: Quad Life (4:30–7 PM, UC 310)- Click the link to save your spot!
October 15: Campus Accessibility: Facilities Management & ADS Project Discussion (Hybrid, Noon, ILSB 101/ Engineering Lecture Hall 027*)
Oct 15: Free Webinar – Making AI Work for All: Enhancing Accessibility for Students in Higher Education – 2–3 PM, Online
Sponsored by Northwest Higher Ed Accessible Technology
October 17: Accessible Documents and Course Materials: PDFs, PPTs, and More (Noon, MP 222)
October 21: FMLA & Job Accommodations (Non-Supervisors) (Noon, Online)
October 24: Tea Time with Tori (Noon, MP 222)
Oct 24: Review & Improve Your Blackboard Course Accessibility Score with Ally – 12–12:45 PM, Online
October 27: FMLA & Job Accommodations (Supervisors) (11 AM, Online)

We look forward to seeing you this semester.

Movies with Meaning: Honoring Awareness, Inclusion, and Hope

Stories have the power to inspire empathy, raise awareness, and spark meaningful conversations. In recognition of Disability Identity Awareness Month, the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we've curated a list of impactful films that celebrate resilience, identity, and community. Each of these movies sheds light on personal strength, inclusion, and the importance of support—values that resonate deeply with UMBC's commitment to accessibility, understanding, and compassion.

Disability Identity & Disability Employment Awareness

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020) – A powerful documentary about a groundbreaking summer camp for teens with disabilities that sparked the disability rights movement and led to the creation of the ADA.
Door to Door (2002) – Based on the true story of Bill Porter, a man with cerebral palsy who became a top-performing door-to-door salesman. A touching example of persistence and dignity in employment.
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) – A heartwarming adventure about a young man with Down syndrome pursuing his dream of becoming a wrestler, highlighting inclusion and independence.
The Theory of Everything (2014) – Chronicles the life of physicist Stephen Hawking, showing his journey with ALS and his groundbreaking scientific achievements.
Ray (2004) – Chronicles the life of musician Ray Charles, focusing on his success despite blindness, illustrating employment, talent, and perseverance.

These events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all. For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, please email disability@umbc.edu.

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Please join us for our Cyber Career Path 101 event this Friday, October 3rd from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. in ILSB 201. We will be discussing different careers and roles in cybersecurity, including SOC analyst, GRC specialist, and penetration testing to help you explore what's right for you!

Plus, you will have the opportunity to take headshots that can be used for professional purposes (LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed, etc.)!

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* On October 14th, for the first UMB info-session, we will be in the University Center, room #310.

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Freshly brewed coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are waiting for you in Commons 308. Come join us this morning for Coffee Monday from 10AM - 2PM! Start your week off right!

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Open Enrollment for State of Maryland benefits will be online in SPS Workday from:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, through Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

During this time, eligible employees can enroll, cancel, or make changes to their health

benefits, with all changes becoming effective on January 1, 2026. Employees will

receive alerts regarding Open Enrollment directly from the State of Maryland via the

SPS Workday system.

We will share Open Enrollment resources on the HRSTM Open Enrollment website as

they become available from the State of Maryland. Resources will include virtual and in-

person information sessions with the State vendors, State Wellness information, as well

as the 2026 Rates and State Benefits Guide.

Open Enrollment will continue to be online in the SPS Workday system. Before

the start of Open Enrollment, employees need to log in to their Workday

account to ensure they have access, as their password may have expired. Instructions

for logging into Workday and resetting your password can be found here.

Please save the date and join the Benefits & Wellness team on Wednesday, October

15th at 12:00 pm for a live, virtual Open Enrollment Information Session to learn more

about any changes and receive updates and reminders.

For employees who are adding new dependents to their health benefits during Open

Enrollment, please review the required dependent documentation and start gathering

documentation now. Dependent documentation is required to be attached to the

employee's Open Enrollment event by Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 pm - NO EXTENSIONS

To ensure timely receipt of vendor communication, including new medical cards, we

advise employees to confirm their home address is correct by logging into their

myUMBC Profile (under About and select View More.) Employees' address changes

must be made in the employee's Payroll Online Service Center (POSC) account.

Questions? Please visit the HRSTM Open Enrollment website or email the HRSTM

Benefits & Wellness Team at hrbenefits@umbc.edu

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Freshly brewed coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are waiting for you in Commons 308. Come join us this morning for Coffee Monday from 10AM - 2PM! Start your week off right!

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A group of seven people dressed in formal attire stand in a row in front of a conference table, with framed pictures on the wall behind them.

Left to right: President Valerie Sheares Ashby, Yoseph Tenaye Getachew ’29, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Essence Jones ’29, Diego Leonel Escobar ’29, Ray Conaway (district director for Rep. Mfume), and Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88.

Dear UMBC Community,

One great part of the job of the UMBC president is to invite public officials, including our elected representatives at the local, state, and national levels, to visit UMBC and see firsthand the difference this public institution makes. I had the pleasure recently of hosting Representative Kweisi Mfume, whose congressional district includes UMBC.

After a quick tour of campus, Rep. Mfume met with students from across the state, including several from Baltimore who came to UMBC in large part thanks to our Best of Baltimore Grant.

Rep. Mfume told me how wonderful it was to hear from students directly that UMBC was a welcoming community, and that it was a place that would create opportunities and support their success. While he has known UMBC for a long time, I can tell you he left an even bigger fan than he was already, energized and inspired to return to Washington and continue advocating for Marylanders and for UMBC.

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby

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QSI welcomes Dr. Daniel Suarez-Forero, a recently hired Assistant Professor in UMBC's Physics Department. Daniel is an experimental physicist who works on quantum optics of correlated materials...

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 -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 the Physical Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs committee promotes safe drinking habits. Spin the wheel, answer a question, and get an OHP giveaway. They'll also have mocktail recipes!

Wednesday, October 1/ 2025 -1 PM - 3 PM

Sex in the Dark

The Commons, Mosaic 2B23 (second floor)

After Wellness Wednesday, join the OHP staff and Peer Health Educators for an event on all things sexual health. Play a game of hot or not, red flag/green flag, and then open discussion on sexual health topics like STI/STD testing, consent, boundaries, and relationships. We'll have snacks and giveaways!

Join OHP for Wellness Wednesday on Commons Mainstreet for safe drinking habits and mocktail recipes. After join OHP for Sex in the Dark, in the Commons Mosaic on the Second Floor. We'll discuss all things sexual health and have a few hot or not, red flag green flags games.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 -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...

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Are you interested in studying abroad during Winter or Spring 2025? Check out AIFS Abroad! AIFS has many programs to choose from, such as AIFS Abroad Discovering South Africa through Business and Photography or AIFS Abroad - European Art and Culture: January Study + Travel! The AIFS deadline for both of these programs, and other Winter session programs, is October 1, 2025, in TWO DAYS! Interested in learning more about what this experience is like? Check out Gabriel's Abroad Ambassador Blog from his AIFS Abroad in South Africa exchange last Winter! Or, if you're interested in learning more about other study abroad programs, you can read Abroad Blogs from all over the world through all sorts of programs! ]]>

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