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Blackboard Seeks Feedback on Ally Course Accessibility Report

Short survey available to improve reporting features

Blackboard is currently working on improving the Ally Course Accessibility Report. They are collecting feedback from users in a short survey to understand how you use it, what’s working well, and...

Posted: April 3, 2026, 1:22 PM

DA Steering Committee Launches 'Strive for 85' Ally Course Accessibility Goal

To help, DoIT opens self-paced Blackboard training site

Following Provost van Dulmen's November 2025 announcement regarding UMBC's commitment to digital accessibility, the Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (DASC) is launching "Strive for 85."...

Posted: March 12, 2026, 1:21 PM

UMBC "Strive for 85" Ally Course Accessibility Goal

Spring 2026 Fix Your Content Days: Let’s Make Course Materials More Accessible

Three sprints. Small steps. Improve course accessibility.

UMBC will host three Fix Your Course Content Days, dedicated to improving the accessibility of digital course materials in Blackboard. During these three individual sprints, faculty, staff, and...

Posted: February 10, 2026, 1:14 PM

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