Why I Give Chris Atchison, Executive Director, IAGD “Why are you working so hard for so few students?” This was a common question I was asked when I started promoting the mission of the IAGD in 2008. At that time, I was not sure how to answer, but I...
When: 11 am – 3 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10/27 – 10/29) Where: Google Meet Who: Everyone is welcome – no GSA registration required! Accessibility: Captions can be turned on and off with one click of the CC button in the lower left of the...
Every year, the IAGD honors those who are going above and beyond to include all students in their classes and research experiences. This year, Dr. Michele Cooke has been named the 2020 IAGD Inclusive Geoscience Education and Research Awardee. Dr. Cooke has been a foundational leader in accessible and...
“Disability only becomes a tragedy for me when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives” – Judy Heumann On July 26, 1990, disability activists witnessed the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. Leveraging momentum from the civil rights movements, the...
The IAGD Executive Committee collectively expresses our concerns for the lack of equity and justice for people of color in the United States and throughout the world. As an organization focused on accessibility and inclusion, we expect to be held accountable for our actions as we aim to support...
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