International Association for Geoscience Diversity

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The International Association for Geoscience Diversity is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to improving access and inclusion for people with disabilities in the geosciences.

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Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledges (TKs) in Climate Change Initiatives

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There is increasing recognition of the significance of traditional knowledges (TKs) in relation to climate change. And yet there are potential risks to indigenous peoples in sharing TKs in federal and other non-indigenous climate change initiatives. These guidelines are intended to examine the significance of TKs in relation to climate change and the potential risks to indigenous peoples in the U.S. for sharing TKs in federal and other non-indigenous climate change initiatives.

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Honor Native Land: A guide and call to acknowledgment

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Created in partnership with Native allies and organizations, this guide offers context about the practice of acknowledgment, gives step-by-step instructions for how to begin wherever you are, and provides tips for moving beyond acknowledgment into action.

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Accessibility Toolkit for Museum Digital Engagement

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ASTC developed this toolkit–with the help of several contributors–to provide concrete guidance on how to ensure that digital programs and experiences are accessible to a wide range of individuals, including those with disabilities. Although it’s oriented toward museum and science center interpreters, it’s got lots of valuable information for science communicators of all stripes.

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Job Accommodation Network

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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for 40 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions.

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Creating Inclusive Virtual Spaces

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Virtual places of learning and work bring with them new challenges to maintaining inclusive and safe classrooms and workspaces. The rapid shift to virtual learning and working from home for large segments of the population in the US and globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted some of these challenges, especially given little time for preparation. In order to address shifting workplace dynamics and accommodate individual needs in a time of heightened inequities, consider the following questions about differences in accessibility and impact. This webpage provides a sample of readings on important topics to keep in mind for inclusive learning and working spaces.

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You are welcome here: A practical guide to diversity, equity, and inclusion for undergraduates embarking on an ecological research experience

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Written primarily for undergraduates considering a research experience, the paper recommends practical strategies for dealing with three common sources of anxiety: imposter syndrome, communicating with mentors, and safety in fieldwork.

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How Field Courses Propel Inclusion and Collective Excellence

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This short paper in Ecology and Evolution outlines strategies for turning field experiences from exclusive experiences into channels for inclusion. A handy graphic and short video are also provided.

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In the Field

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This curated set of resources presents recent research on how to ensure safe, accessible and inclusive field experiences, which center on the adoption and enforcement of rules for appropriate behavior.

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Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center

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The Equity in Graduate Education Resource Center are building a learning community of scholars and practitioners advancing equity and systemic change in graduate education. Through research-practice partnerships, they generate, translate, and apply research into evidence-based, equitable practices.

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