By Navya Pandit
Maryland lawmakers cut nearly $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration for FY 2027, down from nearly $150 million the governor originally proposed. Continue reading Maryland lawmakers’ DDA cuts spark fear, uncertainty among advocates
By Katie Manganelli A Navy veteran turned extreme adventure athlete challenged students to push themselves no matter their limitations in a presentation for disability awareness month at the STAMP Student Union on Oct. 24. Lonnie Bedwell is also a motivational speaker and the first blind man to descend the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with only 14 days of whitewater training under his belt. … Continue reading Blind Navy veteran aims to take the “dis” out of “disability”
By Shruti Kumar The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) hosted a Merrill College administration roundtable event on the evening of Monday, April 8. The organization invited all journalism students to Knight Hall to openly discuss their education at UMD. The event featured a panel of four Merrill College administrative figures: Dean Lucy Dalglish, Associate Dean Rafael Lorente, Assistant Dean Josh Madden and Internship and Career … Continue reading SPJ UMD chapter holds interactive roundtable event
By Jamie Kerner University of Maryland students, faculty and community members attended the last of the organized disability and accessibility events this past week as Disability Awareness Month came to an end. Disability Awareness Month at the University of Maryland is recognized throughout the month of October and is filled with various events and forums sponsored by the President’s Commission on Disability Issues. The committee … Continue reading UMD advocates disability awareness throughout October
