The Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) received a $180,830 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (CFDA 45.313) to train archivists on inclusive practices for serving autistic communities. The project will equip autistic individuals with oral history skills to enable them to actively document and co-curate their lived experiences, resulting in a collection of 48 oral histories and enhanced metadata for accessibility. The project aims to improve professional competencies for memory workers and increase representation of autistic narratives in the historic record. Key deliverables include two workshops, the oral history collection, and metadata enhancements for accessibility. This grant supports AMIA's ongoing efforts to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion in the archival field and preserve marginalized histories through innovative community engagement initiatives.
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