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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Congratulations to Dr. Josh Abrams!

New Doctoral Research: Digital Accessibility Solutions

The Division of Information Technology celebrates Dr. Josh Abrams as he graduates this December with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Adult and Professional...

Posted: December 8, 2025, 9:34 AM

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USM Accessibility in Action December Newsletter

Accessible by Design. Inclusive for All.

December 2025 Issue Brought to you by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group   Accessibility At-a-Glance Alternative text (alt text)...

Posted: December 5, 2025, 11:56 AM

A Commitment to Inclusion: UMBC’s Digital Accessibility Initiative

Addressing new federal digital accessibility requirements

Dear UMBC Community, As we continue to rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and administrative functions, digital accessibility has been a core component of that commitment. UMBC has...

Posted: November 19, 2025, 3:18 PM