Approximately 3% of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math workforce consists of disabled individuals, based on 2021 data from the National Science Foundation. The Americans with Disabilities Act establishes basic standards for new constructions, requiring features like ramps and wheelchair-accessible pathways in buildings and labs. Mark Leddy noted that scientists with disabilities encounter difficulties because laboratories and field sites are often not accommodating to their needs. The International Association for Geoscience Diversity is dedicated to enhancing access for disabled researchers in fieldwork and laboratory environments.