Address the systemic structure, functions, processes and attitudes that result in the exclusion or restricted participation of disable astronomers in the field of astronomy.
Expectations and Visions
On equity and equality, the WG will actively assess what is being done in the field and will identify the individuals and organizations that are working on these issues. We will carry out a full study of the situation in the astronomical communities around the world in order to involve the talent and perspectives of their people, point out the problems, solutions, and strategies that have been applied, identify the need for new ones, support sustainability and open the doors of the research in astronomy for all.
Innovation
The WG realizes its mission through an interdisciplinary approach to develop astronomy research techniques, software, management,im the framework of the ‘multimodality».
Support
The WG aims to promote «good practices» providing protocols, tools and resources to include the disable people into de professional astronomy
Access
The access to different levels of information in astronomy (images, plots, raw and processed astrophysical data) not only in education, but also in research, is part of the WGs goals.
Promotion
Valuable projects, programs, and action are being development by sevevral astronomer in the topic. This is a promotion space
Projects
Experienced people and new interested developers will be recognized. The WG will serve to spread goo projects in DEI
Permanent Survey
The Survey is part of the research about the situation of astronomers (professional and students) in scientific and academics environments
Resources
The WG realizes its mission through an interdisciplinary approach to develop and support astronomy research techniques, software, management, outreach, teaching and learning methods, devoted to improve the work-place of the astronomers and students in astronomy.
Tools
- Multimodal
- Sonorization
- Tactile
- Haptic
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Documents
- Springboard to Action: Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (2021)
- First List of Astronomical Terms in Sign Language (2017)
- Second List of Astronomical Terms in Sign Language (2021)
- Hand on the Stars (Dominique Proust, 2009) in French, English and Spanish
- Reports:
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