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<Title>Watch Chip lead the way to accessible paths on campus &#8212; tap to play!</Title>
<Tagline>Next tour- Dec 8 @ Math/Psych 222!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>October was Disability Identity and Awareness Month, and SDS was bustling with exciting events! One of the highlights was welcoming our special guest, Chip, who joined us for one of our monthly Accessibility Walk &amp; Roll Tours.</div><div><br></div><div>We're thrilled to share this video showcasing Chip as she explores and demonstrates some of the accessible routes around campus. If you missed this one, don't worry! There are more opportunities to join us. Our next tours will take place on 
    
    
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      <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">November 10</a> 
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      <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147665" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">November 19</a> 
      at 12 PM.
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    <p><strong>Click on the image below to watch it!</strong></p>
    
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      <a href="https://youtu.be/3JazufjGmGQ" title="Watch Chip’s Accessibility Tour" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">
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    What are the features? We have <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/565dad70d17f322c9715ae5c27000a3a/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fumbc.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2F2023-ACCESSIBLE-ROUTES-MAP.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">many</a>, including a Skywalk and several upgrades (lecture halls and elevators) and more on the way.</div><div>What are the bugs?  Learn more about how work with situations, whether it's contacting <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/9416db7fa85cd04e70ae92cf5731c766/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Ffm.umbc.edu%2Fwork-request%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Work Control for a repair</a> (410-455-2550), <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/696df6f34fcc2c018c54cea182b4ecf8/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Faccessibility.umbc.edu%2Freport-campus-accessibility-concern%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">reporting an accessibility concern</a>, or working with campus partners, such as Facilities Management  and <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/a61e9b8ce1038b0cb9549572f32be616/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Faccessibility.umbc.edu%2Fdigital-content-accessibility%2Fwebsite-accessibility-at-umbc%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DoIT</a> to support inclusion.  Accessibility is everyone's responsibility.</div><div><br></div><div>We will gather in the ADS Conference Room - learn the skywalk and tunnel connections within the Academic Core, review Adaptive Computing within the Library, and visit the reception area of Retriever Integrated Health - which supports both physical and mental health.  The tour is limited to a small group, and please know that mask use is VERY WELCOME.</div><div><div><br></div><div><div><div><p>UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please contact us via <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/events/147664/762bf/c8d117cbe05c7f4bdd1dabf69c8bbbb4/web/link?link=mailto%3Aslazar%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">slazar@umbc.edu</a> with "November 10/11 Accessibility Tour" in the subject line.</p></div></div></div></div><div>Can't make the day or time? More tours are planned.  Have a (small) group? Email us to set up a day and time that works for the occasion.  </div><br><div>Come learn, explore, and experience how accessibility shapes our campus community. See you then!<br></div></div>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Facilities Management has shared that the RAC Renewal Renovation project is scheduled to begin as soon as the 2019 fall semester ends on 12/20/2019.  This post is excerpted from their "projects" website, which has illustrations and a map of the shifted accessible routes.</p><p>The eighteen-month project will start in the center fieldhouse portion of the building and end in the three-court gym portion of the building in July 2021.</p><p>During construction, the front lobby continues as the main building entry and the elevator will remain accessible.</p><p>Multi-phased construction sequencing will allow for continued use of a pool and scheduled recreation programs.</p><p>Phase 1 construction will close selected area of the RAC between 12/20/2019 and 3/22/2020.</p><p>As you review the Phase 1 closure plans below, note the following items:</p><ul><li>Spaces closed for phase 1 construction include the track, varsity weight room, and the fieldhouse courts.</li><li>During this phase, there will be no interior connection to the pool.  Instead the pool lobby doors on the Sondheim side of the building will serve as the pool access point.</li><li>For an accessible routes to and from the aquatics complex and pool please reference the attached December 13, 2019 pdf.The lower level exterior doors on the tennis court side will be for construction access only except for emergency egress and a designated service delivery.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>A photo of the head of the True Grit dog statue illustrates this post.  The link to full website, and a downloadable map pdf of the modified accessible routes for the RAC area are available below on the myUMBC page.</div></div>
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