Diversity and inclusion office outlines steps for more accessible events at UMD
Offering assistive listening devices and making accessible PowerPoints were two points brought up to make events more accessible.
Here’s what you missed from the College Park City Council this summer
Among other initiatives, the council approved a new apartment complex’s development plan, discussed improving senior accessibility and mental health services and passed the budget for fiscal year 2023.
UMD architecture school holds PLACEHack to rethink public spaces
Every college on the campus was represented by the participants of the hackathon.
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.
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.
Finalist for UMD’s ADA coordinator wants to create spaces for students with disabilities
Lauren Evens is one of two finalists for the position.
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.
UMD Counseling Center director details proposal to make mental health care more accessible
Dr. Chetan Joshi shared the proposal at an RHA Senate meeting.
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.
“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.