Campus Accessibility Spring Update: Facilities Projects and UMBC Transit (Hybrid)
Updates, Progress and Sharing Ideas and Experiences
Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are hosting a review and update of construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment of UMBC, and benefit the entire community while supporting accessibility for people with disabilities.
While the event has concluded, a recording of the presentation is linked here.
Learn about elevator replacement progress, accessible design within renovation, and more! Current/planned projects will be discussed and campus members (especially those with disabilities) are encouraged to share ideas, some may inform the proposal process for UMBC's participation with the AccessMD Program. The presentation goes well beyond that program - and ideas from the lived experience of people with disabilities are especially important to this event.
Daniel Teague, Acting Director of UMBC Transit will also present on both UMBC Transit as a partner for disability inclusion, as well as accessibility within UMBC Transit services.
UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all. Mask use is welcome. Captioning is available, ASL is available upon request. Accessible seating is within the presentation space along with a variety of video displays for ease of viewing. For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, please email slazar@umbc.edu with "Facilities Accessibility Event" in the subject line.
Please RSVP below. We understand that synchronous attendance can be a challenge for anyone with a disability and have flexible options for participation and will be providing a link for remote attendance to registered attendees by Monday April 13. We look forward to seeing you in-person or online.
If you are not able to attend:| Submit questions and ideas ahead of the discussion via this link. |
UMBC's Accessible Route Map is linked here as a resource. Ideas for additional projects are also welcome at any time, please share them with Celso Guitian in FM Campus Planning via cguitian@umbc.edu and Stephanie Lazarus, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator via slazar@umbc.edu / 410-455-5745. Bring UMBC accessibility concerns to the attention of Accessibility & Disability Services at any time via this linked reporting form.
An aerial photo of a UMBC's Hilltop Circle campus accompanies this post. The academic and residential buildings are within the loop of Hilltop Circle with the Research Park and Athletic fields in the foreground. The photo is too distant to see any of the over 17,000 vibrant and dynamic UMBC community members - an estimated 25% of those students, faculty, staff and guests have a mental or physical health condition that qualifies as a disability.