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Gregg Vanderheiden delivers Keynote at International Human Computer Interface Conference
August 3, 2020 | iSchool NewsGregg Vanderheiden proposes an alternate approach to accessibility and extended usability for next-next generation UI/UX.
BBI Awards Seed Grants to Six Interdisciplinary Projects, featuring Katie Shilton
August 3, 2020 | iSchool NewsKatie Shilton was awarded a 2020 BBI Seed Grant for her project, "Competing Values in Hearing Healthcare Service Delivery."
Pictured: Dr. Mega Subramaniam and Research Coordinator Luis Cortes
The Library’s Role in Supporting Health Information Justice During COVID-19
July 23, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreExamining the current and future role of libraries in supporting communities.
Universities at Shady Grove Blog: How Technology is Helping People with Traumatic Brain Injuries
July 20, 2020 | Galina Madjaroff ReitzAmazon's Alexa can help people with brain injuries regain independence and feel supported in their own home.
Faculty Spotlight: Tamara (Tammy) Clegg, Associate Professor
July 16, 2020 | iSchool NewsMeet Associate Professor, Tamara Clegg!
Maryland Today: Pushing for Access, featuring Paul Jaeger
July 13, 2020 | Chris CarrollDr. Paul Jaeger describes how 30 years after its passing, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) has opened many doors for students …
School Library Journal: Retire Those Legacy Approaches. It’s Time to Be Bold and Innovative. | Reimagining Libraries, featuring Mega Subramaniam
July 13, 2020 | Mega SubramaniamAs a part of her crowdsourcing project to reimagine libraries, Mega Subramaniam published her second SLJ article, calling upon peop …
UMD TRACE Center is Leading the Way in Researching and Designing Tools for Digital Accessibility During COVID-19
July 8, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreThe UMD iSchool Trace Research and Development Center is taking up the challenge of accessibility work during the pandemic.
Medium: Approaches Matter
June 27, 2020 | Emma DixonResearching how technology can be used for active engagement to help people with dementia.