DHACC is actively working to build the infrastructure and community that disability history and culture preservation needs.
Our current activities include:
Building connections across the landscape of disability history collections, archives, and resources
Working toward building a hub of resources through collaborative efforts
For more on this work: DisabilityHistoryCultureCollective.org/collections-and-archives
Supporting and mentoring young people with disabilities who are interested in history, archiving, and museum studies. This work was recently recognized with a mentorship award from Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD)
Promoting disability history and culture events, including webinars, panel discussions, and storytelling events
Curating content for disability history and culture curriculum from preschool through college
Partnering with I Love You-Lead On (ILYLO) to offer community events that make disability history and culture accessible to audiences traditionally excluded.
Upcoming events: DisabilityHistoryCultureCollective.org/events
If you have ideas or want to collaborate, reach out at DHACC@ILoveYou-LeadOn.com.