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USM Accessibility in Action October 2026 Issue
Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation
Welcome to October! As we continue toward the midpoint of the fall semester, it's a good time to check in on how our courses and communications are working for students and colleagues. This month,...
Posted: October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
6 Ways to Make Complex STEM Content More Accessible
Keep STEM rigorous while opening up student access
A student opens the problem set and finds an equation embedded as an image. She understands the math, but her screen reader can't interpret the notation. Later, the assignment asks her to analyze...
Posted: October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
USM Accessibility in Action - September 2026 Issue
Accessibility moves from planning into practice
Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group September 2026 Issue As the fall semester gets underway, accessibility moves from...
Posted: September 14, 2026, 11:38 AM
5 Things to Check After Blackboard Ally Gives You the Green Light
Ally catches a lot. A few important checks still need you.
You launched the Ally course accessibility report, worked through the flagged issues, and watched your score climb to 85% or higher. Green across the board! It feels like the job is done. But a...
Posted: September 1, 2026, 2:59 PM
Elevate Your Impact: USM Champions Accessibility and Fall Prep
USM Accessibility in Action - July 2026 Issue
Welcome to July's edition of USM Accessibility in Action! This month, we're celebrating USM excellence and helping you strengthen one of the most fundamental accessibility skills: writing...
Posted: July 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
Website Accessibility Tips
A 3-minute microlearning article to improve your website
Accessible web content ensures that all users, including those using screen readers, keyboard navigation, or assistive technology, can interact with your website and digital content. At UMBC, this...
Posted: May 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
Making Math Accessible: A Practical Guide for STEM Instructors
LaTeX with Blackboard, Mathpix, Overleaf, and more
Accessible math content ensures that all students can fully engage with your course material. Yet mathematical notation remains one of the most common accessibility barriers in STEM courses. The...
Posted: May 11, 2026, 8:00 AM
Blackboard Seeks Feedback on Ally Course Accessibility Report
Short survey available to improve reporting features
Blackboard is currently working on improving the Ally Course Accessibility Report. They are collecting feedback from users in a short survey to understand how you use it, what’s working well, and...
Posted: April 3, 2026, 1:22 PM
USM Accessibility in Action - April 2026 Issue
April 2026 Issue Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group Sprinting to the Finish: Part 2 of 2 As the April Title II...
Posted: April 2, 2026, 3:22 PM
Quick Tips for Digital Accessibility
Small changes that make a big difference
What is Digital Accessibility? Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can access and use digital content and tools. Building accessibility into...
Posted: March 31, 2026, 1:27 PM
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