Tag: accessibility - The Diamondback

Emily Yang shares experience with limited accessibility for UMD students with disabilities

What is it like to be a student at the University of Maryland with a disability? Emily Yang, a senior criminology and criminal justice and psychology major, shares her thoughts.

Sage Levy
December 16, 2021

GSG passes bills pushing for more shuttle accessibility, open journal access at UMD

This university's Graduate Student Government passed three bills during their meeting Friday, including one that addresses virtual teaching licenses in Iran.

Diamondback Staff
November 7, 2021

Finalist for UMD’s ADA coordinator wants to create spaces for students with disabilities

Lauren Evens is one of two finalists for the position.

Khushboo Rathore
May 28, 2021

First finalist for UMD’s ADA coordinator talks centering student experiences

Emily Lucio also wants to provide opportunities for education and awareness on disability-related issues.

Shifra Dayak
May 24, 2021

UMD Counseling Center director details proposal to make mental health care more accessible

Dr. Chetan Joshi shared the proposal at an RHA Senate meeting.

Christine Zhu
March 24, 2021

First cohort of UMD disability studies minors say the program is a pathway for inclusivity

The minor will grow by about 25 students next semester.

Chloe Goldberg
December 10, 2020

“I got my vote in”: Some Prince George’s County voters use poll accommodations

For some voters, voting accessibility services can define how easy or difficult it is for them to vote.

Freelance Reporter
November 3, 2020

UMD’s Honors College entrenches inequality and privilege

Reform the Honors College to make education more accessible.

Jake Foley-Keene
September 1, 2020

The coronavirus crisis could ignite the movement for tuition-free public college

Public universities need more support, and students need free tuition.

Maya Rosenberg
April 20, 2020

A new ASL major at UMD would enrich the student body

UMD has struggled with accessibility in the past. Adding an ASL major would help.

Caterina Ieronimo
February 3, 2020