Collaborators
We are grateful to our collaborators for helping make this project possible!
If you or your organization is interested in partnering with the
Autistic Voices Oral History Project, please reach out!
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)
Since its inception in 1996, AANE has been at the forefront of empowering Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent individuals to lead meaningful and connected lives. With a commitment to education, community, and support, AANE stands out in the autism space for its inclusive and validating approach. Uniquely, AANE's programs and services are directly informed by the insights and experiences of Autistic team leaders and members, including staff, facilitators, coaches, peers, and board and committee members. Unlike medical models that pathologize autism, AANE embraces it as an integral part of an individual's identity, celebrating strengths while addressing support needs and advocating against discrimination.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
In 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded a grant of $180,830 to the Association of Moving Image Archivists, on behalf of the Autistic Voices Oral History Project and in collaboration with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity, to train archivists on autistic communication to improve their ability to inclusively serve their communities. The project will also equip autistic individuals with oral history skills to enable them to actively participate in documenting and co-curating their lived experiences to increase representation of autistic narratives in the historic record. (RE-256730-OLS-24)
The Library of Congress
The United States Library of Congress' American Folklife Center (AFC) has accepted a first batch of interviews already conducted, and we intend to continue depositing future batches with them. Preserving these stories at AFC will ensure that they are available to future researchers for posterity. The American Folklife Center (AFC) documents and shares the many expressions of human experience to inspire, revitalize, and perpetuate living cultural traditions.
Association of Moving Image Archivists
The Association of Moving Image Archivists is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the field of audiovisual archiving, preservation, and management, with a commitment to cultivating an environment in which a multiplicity of voices are sought, listened to, and respected. AMIA's Oral History Committee and Accessibility Committee have offered feedback and guidance on our methodology and outreach strategy, and AMIA currently serves as our fiscal sponsor.
