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Charm-Making & De-Stress Before Midterms with StressLess UMBC and DAAR

Make a charm, take a break, and study smarter!

Location

Mathematics/Psychology : 222

Date & Time

October 16, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

Take a study break and get creative! Join the Office of Disability Access and Resources (DAAR) and StressLess UMBC for a low-key charm-making event during Disability Awareness Month. We’ll be...
Colorful assortment of beads and charms arranged in various bowls, perfect for crafts and creativity.

Possibilities: American Federation of the Blind Documentary and Discussion

The Legacy of Helen Keller with 21st Century Voices

Location

Engineering : 027

Date & Time

October 19, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Join us for the UMBC screening of Possibilities  a documentary film celebrating the legacy of Helen Keller as told through the shared stories of 21st-century voices - nothing about us, without us!...
"Helen Keller broke the mold and it created a new beginning for people with disabilities around the world." Tony Stephens, Possibilities Cast Member with a photo montage of other cast members

Campus Accessibility Fall Update: Facilities Projects and More (Hybrid)

Updates, Campus Navigation, Plus Sharing Ideas/Experiences

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 201

Date & Time

October 21, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Facilities Management and the Office of Disability Access and Resources are hosting a review and update of construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment of...
Ariel photo of UMBC's main campus, both academic and residential buildings, within Hilltop Circle. The Research Park and Athletic Fields are in the foreground

Disability Awareness Month Film Screening: BUMPS IN THE ROAD.

Bring your own lunch and enjoy a movie with DAAR!

Location

Mathematics/Psychology : 222

Date & Time

October 26, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join the Office of Disability Access and Resources (DAAR) for a screening of BUMPS IN THE ROAD. A team of wheelchair-using tech engineers at the University of Pittsburgh are leading a movement...
Movie poster with “BUMPS IN THE ROAD” in large, bold black letters at the center. Photographs of wheels, gears, gauges, springs, brackets, and other mechanical parts form a heart shape around the title against a light gray background.. Image Credit: Good Docs

Tea Time with Tori (10/27)

Spilling the tea on all things assistive technology!

Location

Mathematics/Psychology : 222

Date & Time

October 27, 2026, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

Join DAAR's Assistive Technologist and Accessibility Specialist, Tori Jakpa, for Tea Time with Tori on October 27th at 12:00 PM in Math/Psychology 222! Enjoy tea, light snacks, and engaging...
Flyer for “Tea Time with Tori” featuring a hand pouring tea from a glass teapot into a cup on a wooden tray, with additional teacups nearby. The background shows a stylized tree silhouette. Text reads: “Tea Time with Tori – Join us as we spill the tea on all things assistive technology!” Event details: Tuesday October 27, 12–2 PM, Math/Psychology 222.