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. Freelance Reporter October 9, 2022
Disability on Campus: Life navigating accessibility and accommodations at UMD A special project exploring the challenges people with disabilities face at the University of Maryland. Diamondback Staff May 8, 2022
Junior Tennis Champions Center and UMD to launch collegiate wheelchair tennis program JTCC already has a wheelchair tennis program but is looking to start a team specifically for this university's students. Freelance Reporter April 26, 2022
UMD faculty work to make data science accessible for high schoolers with disabilities The researchers work at the University of Maryland’s information studies college and Trace Research and Development Center. Victoria Stavish March 11, 2022
UMD Disability Day of Mourning honors victims of filicide The event featured prayers and poetry to shed light on those with disabilities. Freelance Reporter March 3, 2022
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’s disability summit focuses on intersectionality, draws 1,000 viewers The event focused on spreading awareness and education about the disability community. Freelance Reporter April 15, 2021
Rora Blue’s new art series is essential for understanding ableism This series provides much-need commentary on everyday ableist microaggressions. Rachel S. Hunt March 2, 2021
Remote learning is making it harder for marginalized students at UMD to stay afloat "It’s not the same. It's a lot harder," a student said. Anaya Truss-Williams January 28, 2021
For some in UMD’s disability community, Joe Biden’s win could mean action for equality “They not only started emphasizing disability, but they were fighting for it and prioritizing it." Clara Longo de Freitas December 10, 2020