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We talk about inclusion a lot - inclusion strategies, inclusion barriers, inclusive practice. These efforts have real impacts for children, even when they're subtle or go unnoticed. This beautiful graphic from Diversity Kids maps out what inclusion can look and feel like through the eyes of a child. It's a great reminder that what you're doing is making a difference! 💪 Know a fellow inclusion superstar who needs a reminder of their impact? Tag them below! 💚

Happy Inclusion Day! 👫👫👫👫👫 Here are a few ways you could celebrate this awesome holiday 👇 Inclusion Day is all about sharing experiences with someone you may not normally encounter. To bring Inclusion Day to life, you could... 1) Invite someone new over for game night or dinner. 2) Take a walk in the park and *talk* to those you pass along the way. 3) Check out what's going on downtown. In fact, these photos were taken downtown at a live music event last summer. You can bring this intentional day to life in countless ways, so let this social media post inspire you to branch out and include someone new in your activities. Now let's take a minute to talk about what Inclusion Day is. Special Olympics founded Spread the Word to End the Word in 2009 with an audacious belief, a plain observation, an urgent goal, and an ambitious plan. The world would be a better place if everyone was involved. Today, we celebrate!

It is Pride month again! One thing I learnt this year was that the Q in LGBTQIA+ could as well be Questioning for an Ally. The journey from a bystander to an ally is not an Immediate transition. There are questions, debates, self doubt and survival instincts that kick in especially when it is time to take a stand or voice an opinion. Standing up for someone else is not easy! It takes practice. You may be at one of these many places: 1. From the LGBTQIA+ community dreading what this month is going to bring in the name of allyship 2. An active ally, walking on a thin line between fake pandering corporates and the real deal 3. A seasonal Ally who remembers having pledged to do more than add a rainbow to your display pic every Pride month 4. A new Ally, highly inspired to start a new journey. 5. A bystander wondering what the fuss is all about Wherever you are, you have my empathy. Because everyone is trying! Take one empathetic action this month that moves you closer to being an Active Ally and closer to creating an inclusive environment! Chandra Duraiswamy thanks for getting the ball rolling! #ArchesInTheRainbow

🏳️🌈 Inclusion doesn’t have to be a bag of stress and worry; it is all about leaning into the conversation and making our next logical steps, that serve us and are set with the right intentions and values behind them.💫 💛Some of the next logical steps we can take as business owners and community leaders can take under just 10 seconds to do. By gaining awareness and knowledge surrounding LGBTQIA+ inclusion you start to boost your visibility of being an inclusive business and reaching more people with your services and products.

Being @authentic allows us to be our best selves. At Interos, our management team not only talks the talk but backs it up with action. Feeling supported and fully leaning in to make our corporate goals happen. #PrideatInteros #Pride2024 #representation #visibility

Work should be a safe space for all. Here are three tips to help support your disabled LGBTQIA+ colleagues at work, from youth inclusion leader, Charis : ✅ Listen and try to understand the challenges that this community faces. ✅ Raise awareness of inclusion in the workplace by creating inclusive policies and providing necessary accessibility for all. ✅ Having good representation in your teams will lead to more inclusive policies and accessibility for all, improving the diversity, equity and inclusion within your organisation.

While Pride Month is a time for celebration and visibility, allyship isn’t just for 30 days - it’s a year-round journey of learning, understanding, and advocating. Think about what you can do to create a more inclusive workplace and show up as a strong ally and advocate. - Go beyond surface-level understanding of LGBTQIA+ history, terminology, and current issues, and explore the diversity within the community. - Challenge discriminatory jokes, microaggressions, and exclusionary behaviour when you encounter them. Use your voice to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and create a culture of respect. - Advocate for inclusive policies, celebrate LGBTQIA+ contributions, and create opportunities for open dialogue. Allyship is a process, not a destination. Let’s all work together to create inclusive workplaces - not just this month, but always. #pridemonth #allyship #inclusion #diversity #lifeatgoogle

Pride doesn’t end in June for us. We are a proudly 100% LGBTQIA+ owned company, with both NGLCC and LAGLCC certifications. Every wrap of every project we produce, we include what we call our “Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) Report” which highlights key metrics around cast and crew diversity, #doubletheline positions, and sustainability/diversion outcomes. We do this to not only hold ourselves accountable to the pledges we’ve made, but also to provide valuable information to our partners and clients that help us affirm our successes and make clear areas in which we can improve in the future

At Fortrea, we're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We kicked off Pride celebrations with a powerful discussion on intersectionality within the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by our PRIDE, PULSE, and WEN Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), the forum explored the often-uncomfortable topic of what it means to be both Black and LGBTQIA+. By having open and honest conversations about these experiences, we aim to: • Build understanding: We believe fostering empathy across identities strengthens our community. • Create a safer platform: When we discuss challenging topics, we can create a more inclusive space for all. • Develop strong allyship: True allyship requires understanding the unique experiences of others. We're grateful to our guest speaker, Paige J. Gardner, PhD, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Success, College of Education at Seattle University, along with the employees who shared their lived experiences. Their stories will inspire further conversations and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. https://lnkd.in/g4Tva-4s #PrideMonth #Intersectionality #DiversityandInclusion #Fortrea

Top tips for championing inclusivity during Pride month...and beyond! 🌈 Be an ally, learn about LGBTQIA+ issues to enhance your understanding and support of the community. 🌈 Examine and challenge your own biases to cultivate a more inclusive mindset. 🌈 Confront discriminatory language or behaviours, promoting respect and acceptance. 🌈 Utilise inclusive language and pronouns to foster a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. 🌈 Listen to LGBTQIA+ experiences and concerns with empathy and without judgement. 🌈 Advocate for policies and practices that promote equality and protect against discrimination. LGBTQIA+ inclusion should take place 365 days of the year. This is why Lifetime Group has its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy in place to make sure we’re always considering the rights and needs of the LGBTQIA+ community when decisions are being made, and to avoid any kind of ‘performative allyship’.