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As UMBC continues strengthening digital accessibility across teaching and learning, many faculty have already taken steps to reduce, remake, and remediate existing documents, videos, and course...

Video can be one of the most effective teaching tools you use, especially when every student can access the content. Captions and audio descriptions boost clarity, reinforce key ideas, and...

When it comes to improving digital accessibility, documents and PDFs are often the biggest barrier -- and the biggest opportunity. Whether you're uploading files to Blackboard, sharing materials...

Digital accessibility is more than a compliance requirement—it's a commitment to ensuring that every member of our community can fully engage with digital content. Accessible PDFs support screen...

The November issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Color & Contrast Matter Color & Contrast Quick Fix Guide Tools &...

Instructional Technology is pleased to offer four workshops on digital accessibility and Ally, available at no cost to UMBC faculty and staff, through July 31, 2026 using a special registration...

As part of the 19th annual National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), Instructional Technology will offer a series of sessions that underscore the importance and context of digital accessibility, how...

On Tuesday, November 18, UMBC will host its own Fix Your Course Content Day, dedicated to improving the accessibility of digital course materials in Blackboard. This one-day push is a chance for...

In a world of digital-content, images are often a key part of how we communicate. For students who use screen readers, a picture isn't worth a thousand words -- unless it has effective alt text....

The October issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Links and Navigation Matter Accessible Links in 5 Minutes: Your Quick Fix Guide Tools...