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Wednesday, September 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. In Person Event Are you a gardener or wannabe gardener? Join the DEIA team in recognition of September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by volunteering with the Westborough Garden Club! The DEIA team is hosting a volunteer event on Wednesday, September 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. with the Westborough Garden Club, helping to weed, trim shrubs…, About 9/11 Day of Service, September 11 was federally recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance by congress in 2009, and has since become the largest annual day of charitable service in the US (September 11 National Day of Service). More than 30 million people in the United States volunteer their time on 9/11 day of service, according to the organization which created the service day, 9/11 Day. Join millions…
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Happy Birthday to one of the oldest organizations of the federal government and the oldest maritime service, the Coast Guard! While originally known as the Revenue Cutter Service, on August 4, 1790, “Congress authorized Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton's proposal to build ten cutters to protect the new nation's revenue” ( United States Coast Guard 1700-1800 Timeline ). The first…
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Wednesday, August 14 at Noon Virtual Zoom Event In "A Series of (Un)fortunate Events," Tom Beraldi will share how living with a chronic illness has influenced his personal life and professional life. It’s a story about biology, art, good luck, bad luck, and purpose. Tom hopes that his story encourages others to reflect on how they find meaning in their own lives. Register to Attend, Speaker Bio, Thomas (Tom) Beraldi joined the president’s office as assistant vice president and chief data strategist in November 2023. In his role, Tom works with the campuses and across the president’s office to maximize the use of data to support reporting, analytics, innovation, and strategy. Tom has 15 years of higher education experience in research, analytics, evaluation, and planning. Prior to joining…
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About Disability Independence Day, National Disability Independence Day is recognized annually on July 26, commemorating the 34 th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, prohibiting discrimination against those with disabilities. The month of July is also recognized as Disability Pride Month , which aims to highlight disabled ways of being, knowing…, Note: , The flag displayed at the top of the article is the Disability Pride Flag. You can read about the flag's design on our Disability Pride page . , More to Celebrate: Digital Accessibility is now a legal requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, On April 8, 2024, the Department of Justice signed a final rule under Title II of the ADA to ensure accessibility of web content and mobile applications for people with disabilities. This rule clarifies the obligations of state and local governments, which includes public universities, to make their websites and mobile applications accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility…, Join the American Association of People with Disabilities for their annual ADA Celebration, Join the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) for a virtual ADA Celebration on , Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, to recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reflect on the accomplishments of the community, and look towards a future where the goals of the ADA are fully realized. Virtual attendees will receive streaming links for ASL, audio description, and captioning closer to the event date. Register to attend the ADA Celebration, Start your Digital Accessibility Journey, Digital accessibility is a critical component of disability inclusion. If you are new to digital accessibility, we recommend reviewing the President’s Office Digital Accessibility Standards and Resources . Start with one topic, such as creating accessible emails, and work on learning one topic at a time., Note:, This communication uses both identity-first (disabled person) and person-first language (person with a disability) to align with the APA Style Guide on Disability . Communication developed by Jacob Sturtz.
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About Pride Month, Each June, Pride Month is celebrated to honor the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) community, culture, achievements, and to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. Pride Month celebrates all who have contributed and continue to contribute to creating acceptance of all in the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the …, Upcoming Pride Month Celebrations in Massachusetts, Boston Pride for the People , is celebrating Pride again this year with a parade on Saturday, June 8 at 11am starting on Clarendon Street and ending at the Boston Common. Boston Pride for the People encourages , empowerment, through community, , celebration, of LGBTQIA+ history, , commemoration, of LGBTQIA+ activists and associated accomplishments, and , education, on the impacts of oppression on the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride events are planned across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts throughout June. Please visit this calendar to learn more about where and when celebrations are taking place. Communication developed by Sara MacKenzie.
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Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: In-person event at the Commonwealth Room, 50 Washington Street, Westborough. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month , please join the UMass President’s Office DEIA team on May 15 for a workshop on reducing stress and anxiety. This workshop will be facilitated by two premier UMass Amherst staff: Dr. Karen Whelan-Berry,…, , Read the presenter bios on our event page . Register to attend. Communication developed by Christine Packard.
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