To build on Keith's recommendation, while not targeted at individuals with disabilities, the Army Corps of Engineers has a program for veterans called Veteran Curation Program
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/64666/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-veterans-curation-program-is-now-hiring/
Silas Hurry, HSMC
> On May 18, 2020 at 9:50 AM Keith Doms <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>
> Time Team has an episode called "Warriors" where they work with a group of British wonded warriors who use archaeology for therapy and post military training. The program was also mentioned two years ago on the program "Digging up Britian". I don't have their name on the tip of my toung.
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> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Lauren McMillan <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2020 5:39 PM
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> Subject: Disability Studies in Archaeology
>
> Hello All,
>
> My university (University of Mary Washington, in Virginia, USA) is creating
> a new interdisciplinary course on Disability Studies. The content and focus
> is purposefully broad (I've included the course description below).
> Disability is being defined in the broadest sense.
>
> There will be faculty from Education, English, Art History, Psychology,
> Architecture, among others and administrative staff from the Office of
> Disability Resources. The students enrolled are from diverse disciplines
> and backgrounds. I've been asked to do a week (three days) section on
> archaeology.
>
> My plan had been to do half archaeological studies of disabilities (again,
> in the broadest sense) and half how does this work in the profession. I've
> been doing research into the topic, but have found very few published
> resources, particularly in regards to working in the profession of
> archaeology with disability. The UK seems to be the most on top of this
> subject, in regards to guidelines. I've also found blogs, which are great
> for anecdotal evidence.
>
> Any guidance on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Please send any
> and all sources my way.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Lauren
>
> Course description:
> The Introduction to Disability Studies course will be co-taught by several
> instructional and administrative faculty members, and includes individuals
> with disabilities, to provide multi-/inter-disciplinary approaches to the
> academic study of disability. Disability Studies incorporates multiple
> perspectives and expands on traditional diversity efforts to incorporate
> disability within the field of diversity and inclusion (Note: Both
> "disabled person" and "person with a disability" (PWD) are used by various
> members of the disability community).
>
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