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<Title>Summer 2019 Construction and Accessibility</Title>
<Tagline>Making progress and way-finding over the summer</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><strong><em>Facilities Management</em></strong> has the following Summer 2019 construction update:</p><p>Over the summer numerous construction projects will be taking place on campus, which may impact pedestrian pathways, building access points, roadways and some parking areas. As always, follow directional signage at the construction sites to navigate around these minor disruptions safely and effectively. For additional information please see the current <span><a href="https://fm.umbc.edu/files/2019/04/UMBC_2019_Campus_Construction_ActivityE1.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">construction activity map</a></span> for information pertaining to the construction on campus and the <a href="https://umbc.box.com/s/tisl1x65ye6aj5dwencpfu7g6et2rkbf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">summer 2019 accessible routes map</a> for the location of temporary accessible routes where applicable.<br></p><p>Maintaining accessibility is part of the design and construction process. We work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility, or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website, <a href="https://accessibility.umbc.edu/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://accessibility.umbc.edu/</a></p><p>*Cross-posted to broaden exposure</p></div>
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<Summary>Facilities Management has the following Summer 2019 construction update:  Over the summer numerous construction projects will be taking place on campus, which may impact pedestrian pathways,...</Summary>
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<PostedAt>Wed, 22 May 2019 18:39:44 -0400</PostedAt>
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