IAGD Foundation Update Since forming in 2008, the IAGD has operated solely on volunteering, research and in-kind support. However, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, the IAGD officially became registered with the Secretary of the State of Ohio, USA, as a Non-Profit Corporation. The new corporate status will allow us...
January 2015 IAGD Newsletter: Fall Wrap-Up
Fall Wrap-Up 2014 Geological Society of America in Vancouver This year The IAGD conducted the first fully accessible field trip during the Geological Society of American’s Annual Meeting. GSA Trip 416: Full Access to the Geology of the Sea to Sky Highway included 35 participants from four different countries,...
January 2015 IAGD Newsletter: Mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars! We will be hosting an online meeting that is open to the entire IAGD community on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. This meeting replaces our formal Annual Virtual Meeting that has been held in December. This change is to spread out our scheduled meetings with the IAGD...
January 2015 IAGD Newsletter: Letter from the Director
Dear IAGD Community, Last year, awareness for improving access and accommodation in the geoscience disciplines grew beyond expectations. The IAGD continues to be a resource of ideas, and personal instructional experiences and materials. But even more, the IAGD is becoming an organization of opportunity, creating a community that students...
June 2014 IAGD Newsletter: IAGD Community Quick Hits
9. IAGD Community Quick Hits The IAGD membership continues to expand! The IAGD Network is growing exponentially. IAGD members can be found in 16 countries, 42 US states, and the District of Columbia. States still needing representation: Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming. Please...
June 2014 IAGD Newsletter: IAGD Student Community
8. IAGD Student Community Students are especially encouraged to join and help us continue to build the growing community of students with disabilities in the geosciences. This community will begin to provide a network of academic resources and personal advice for students interested in pursuing geoscience degree programs....
June 2014 IAGD Newsletter: Instructional Accommodation Workshop
6. Instructional Accommodation Workshop Bring one to your campus! The Instructional Approaches to Access, Accommodation, and Inclusion for Students with Disabilities in the Geosciences workshop has now been presented in Charlotte, NC, San Francisco, CA, San Antonio, TX, and in Brisbane, Australia. It has been presented in a...
June 2014 IAGD Newsletter: IAGD Global Ambassadors Wanted
7. IAGD Global Ambassadors Wanted Are you interested in representing your country on the IAGD Network? The IAGD global network is quickly expanding around the world. As such, we are seeking international ambassadors to work collaboratively with the IAGD Executive Committee in future development of the network and...
June 2014 IAGD Newsletter: The IAGD Foundation Update
5. The IAGD Foundation Update The development of the IAGD has proved to be a slow process, but we are making progress. We are currently seeking advice from other similar associations to be sure we are the most prepared for the future of the foundation. The establishment of...
June 2014 IAGD Newsletter: Events and Activities at the 2014 GSA Annual Meeting
4. Events and Activities at the 2014 GSA Annual Meeting IAGD Annual Meeting: Don’t forget to attend the IAGD Annual Meeting on Sunday afternoon, October 19! We pride ourselves in making sure that this meeting does not last longer than one hour! The exact time and location of...
