Research Partners
The following organizations support the conceptualization and execution of the BVIPD
research project. They advise the research team on study design, development and accessibility
of instruments and help monitor project outcomes through regular meetings organized
at 2-4 months intervals.
Able SC is a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems,
communities, and individuals. Their mission is to:
- Equip people with disabilities with tools to foster pride and to direct their own
lives;
- Educate the community to challenge stereotypes and eliminate barriers; and
- Advocate for access, equity, and inclusion at the individual, local, state, and national
level.
DRS supports data analysis and research data management plan.
EMMA is a project funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in which several universities
and large repositories are collaborating to create a service for sharing Educational
Materials Made Accessible (EMMA) for those with print disabilities.
The Library Accessibility Alliance (LAA) advocates for improving library e-resource
accessibility. They are a multi-consortial organization, with each member organization
contributing funding and expertise. Their mission is to empower libraries through
collective action, building shared and collaborative community and responsibility
and by providing a platform for knowledge sharing, centered on supporting library
employees and patrons.
Funding Partners
The research is funded by the following partners.
IMLS
The main funding source for this project is from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - grant # RE-254873-OLS-23.
The mission of IMLS is to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries,
and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. The
agency carries out its charge as it adapts to meet the changing needs of our nation’s
museums and libraries and their communities.
IMLS’s mission is essential to helping these institutions navigate change and continue
to improve their services
