I am a founding member of the Disabled Archaeologists Network.

Disabled Archaeologists Network (D.A.N.) is a coalition of disabled archaeologists committed to providing an open and welcoming space to all disabled and disability-questioning people. D.A.N. operates under the premise that disability is a social, political, and intersectional lived experience. We are building a community where disabled archaeologists can access an international network of fellow archaeologists in professional, compliance, and academic archaeology. 

By and For Disabled Archaeologists

D.A.N. is open and welcoming to all disabled and disability-questioning people using identity-first or person-first language. We adhere to an expansive definition of disability and are not limited to people with professional diagnoses. Disability here is inclusive of a range of identities and experiences, including but not limited to people with physical, sensory, cognitive, psychiatric, non-apparent, and non-visible disabilities; chronically ill, neurodivergent, Deaf, Blind, Autistic, and Mad people; and people with and without diagnosis-status.  ​

Building Community and Fostering Belonging

D.A.N. aims to foster a sense of belonging and community for disabled archaeologists. Fill out our Membership Form to join our listserv and learn more about accessible community events (virtual and in-person), sponsored panels and sessions at conferences, and mentorship opportunities.