[Nfb-science] FW: Resource Directory of Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities

[David Andrews]

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>Dave,
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>Please pass this on to science, technology, engineering, and math 
>related lists.
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>  Dear Colleague:
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>The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is 
>seeking the assistance of organizations serving persons with 
>disabilities in updating the AAAS Resource Directory of Scientists 
>and Engineers with Disabilities.  As you may be aware, AAAS has 
>supported participation of persons with disabilities in science, 
>technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for over 30 
>years.  This includes the identification of scientists and engineers 
>with disabilities for the Resource Directory.  The National Science 
>Foundation (NSF) has provided funding for the 4th edition of this 
>publication, and we would like your members to have an opportunity 
>to participate.  The Resource Directory is an alphabetical listing 
>of professionals with disabilities holding at least a bachelor's 
>degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) 
>field. The listing includes name, contact information, 
>disciplines(s), and degree(s) attained.
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>Since its first publication in 1978, the Resource Directory has been 
>a source for many organizations and individuals with a broad 
>spectrum of needs including:
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>    * Peer reviewers for the NSF and other grant-giving agencies;
>    * Students and their advisors seeking role models;
>    * Media, government agencies, and writers needing "existence 
> proofs" to dispel stereotypes about disability;
>    * Public agencies, non-profit organizations, community based 
> groups, consumer groups, and companies needing experts from STEM careers;
>    * Individuals and employers searching for assistive technology 
> solutions; and
>    * Scientists and engineers disabled mid-career needing coping strategies.
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>The Resource Directory and what it illuminates about science and 
>engineering professionals with disabilities can have an impact on 
>policies, programs, and practices. We hope you will provide 
>information to your membership about this project and encourage 
>participation.  The questionnaire is at 
><http://ehrwebaaas.org/resource>http://ehrweb.aaas.org/resource.  An 
>announcement and advertisements for your newsletter are attached. If 
>you have questions, please contact Tesa Leon at 
><mailto:tleon at aaas.org>tleon at aaas.org.
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>Sincerely,
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>[]
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>Virginia Stern
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>Director
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>Project on Science, Technology and Disability
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>[]
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David Andrews and white cane Harry.
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