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USM Accessibility in Action - September 2026 Issue

Accessibility moves from planning into practice

Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group September 2026 Issue As the fall semester gets underway, accessibility moves from...

Posted: September 14, 2026, 11:38 AM

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Call for Abstracts: Generative AI Pedagogy in Practice

USM Kirwan Center seeks contributions for open collection

Faculty across Maryland higher education are actively exploring how generative AI may change teaching, learning, assessment, academic integrity, course design, and student engagement. As these...

Posted: September 9, 2026, 10:30 AM

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Ready, Set, Accessible! Fall Course Prep Day Resources

Recordings, slide decks, and links... oh my!

The USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation shared the resources from the Ready, Set, Accessible! Fall Course Prep Day. Held on August 3rd, this half-day virtual event was designed to help...

Posted: August 10, 2026, 9:15 AM

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Sprinting to the Finish - USM March Accessibility Newsletter (part 1)

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The March issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Sprinting to the Finish Matters Quick Fix Guide: Sprint to the Finish Checklist...

Posted: March 6, 2026, 11:25 AM

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All About Tables - USM January Accessibility Newsletter

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The January issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Tables Matter Quick Fix Guide for Tables & Data Tools & Tactics: Tables...

Posted: January 2, 2026, 1:29 PM

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All About Images & Alt Text - USM December Accessibility Newsletter

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The December issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Alt Text Matters Quick Fix Guide: Images & Alt Text Tools & Tactics: Alt...

Posted: December 17, 2025, 12:37 PM

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All About Color & Contrast - USM November Accessibility Newsletter

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The November issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Color & Contrast Matter Color & Contrast Quick Fix Guide Tools &...

Posted: November 5, 2025, 12:57 PM

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