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As we celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) and the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP), it’s crucial to acknowledge the ongoing work required to foster a culture of inclusion. To support this effort, we're proud to share RIBA’s new Inclusive Events Toolkit. This valuable resource provides guidance on how to successfully implement and deliver events that are inclusive and accessible in both content and delivery. Developed with contributions from Jess Dunning, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd), this free toolkit includes key actions, an inclusive event checklist, and a variety of templates to help organizations get started. Let's continue working together to create inclusive environments in which everyone can fully participate! Explore RIBA’s Inclusive Events Toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/exXajrck To learn more about IDSL and IWDP, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkTq8-kM World Federation of the Deaf #Accessibility #Inclusion #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleDesign #UniversalDesign

We are hosting an online event on 24 September about intersectionality open to everyone who works in civil society organisations! In this session, we dive into and demystify the issue of intersectionality – where overlapping identities, such as ‘race’, gender and class, combine to affect people’s experiences of disadvantage and privilege. The event will ask some crucial questions, such as what intersectionality means in practice for anti-racist and race equity efforts. In particular, how can we have an intersectional analysis of life and at the same time focus on racism head on? Book now: https://lnkd.in/edRMQ-Dw

I would love to hear your thoughts on what you learned during #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 2024.  Let me know in the comments! For me, the discussions were both inspiring and also heartbreaking.  I was left with these take-aways: 1) The entire human population is neurodiverse, which is a natural factor of evolution, and equally necessary for a healthy society as biodiversity is for a healthy ecosystem.  Approximately 20%+ of people are in the so-called “neurominority.” 2) Intersectionality is a very real experience for women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, when neurodivergence compounds with social and economic disparities. Difficulties due to one factor are often dismissed as caused by another, delaying or denying needed support. 3) Creating safe learning and working spaces, hiring practices, and performance evaluation protocols is an imperative; doing so benefits the entire population, not just the neurominority. 4) The business case for #jobcrafting to fully including neurominorities and their specialized strengths has been made.  Let’s stop asking the question and move forward with the inclusion process 5) Neurodiversity is not a condition that requires a cure. The mental health consequences of disclusion, disenfranchisement, and masking (trying to appear neurotypical), do however require support and treatment. 6) Neurodivergence is only a disability when we apply the wrong expectations.  Do not ask your inattentive-type ADHD employee to organize and track a project, ask them to creatively solve problems and design efficient processes. 7) There is no right way to experience the world, and some people experience it more intensely than others.  Simply internalizing this knowledge opens us up to the empathy needed to create safe learning and working environments for everyone. 8) Change will come quickest when business owners start modeling positive behaviors.  Bonus points for doing this by “wearing your labels” and showing that you have lived and understand the challenges that others are experiencing. If you missed the talks, or want to revisit, check them out here: https://lnkd.in/dVCwxjUn I’m looking forward to seeing the progress at next year’s #NCW! #NeurodiversityWeek #ThisIsND

We are hosting an online event on 24 September about intersectionality open to everyone who works in civil society organisations! In this session, we dive into and demystify the issue of intersectionality – where overlapping identities, such as ‘race’, gender and class, combine to affect people’s experiences of disadvantage and privilege. The event will ask some crucial questions, such as what intersectionality means in practice for anti-racist and race equity efforts. In particular, how can we have an intersectional analysis of life and at the same time focus on racism head on? Book now: https://lnkd.in/edRMQ-Dw

How are you tackling the practical challenges in your DEI work? In DEI Club, our members are actively seeking input and inspiration on the "how" from the community on various topics. Some of these have recently revolved around: ❔Determining identity factors for a global inclusion survey 📊 ❔Reviewing recruitment processes with a focus on neurodiversity 🧠 ❔Sharing best practices for EDI Steering Groups/Councils and ESG Groups 🌱 ❔Designing a survey on women's experiences in tech/STEM 🚀 ❔Creating an intergenerational program focused on senior employees 💡 ❔Upskilling in DEI 🎓 ❔Examples of anti-racism work 🌍 The power of community lies in getting support and practical advice on the 'how' of DEI. ✨ Don't miss out on the insights that could elevate your workplace DEI initiatives. Join the conversation in DEI Club and tap into the collective knowledge of likeminded DEI professionals. Sign up here: https://rb.gy/owa73a. #DEI #CommunityEngagement #Inclusion #growingtogether

I’ve dreamed about this for a long time. Studied how belonging creates resilience, and now for the past 5 months I’ve been stepping out into some new dreams of creating community and connection where I live. Most ask me, how do I start? Here’s what I did: - I asked myself: what am I naturally good at that could bring people together? For me that’s dance. - I asked people in my community if they wanted a dance class. I may have posted a video of me dancing in our local grocery store 😂 Your bravery inspires others to be brave. - I set the date and time. I joke with the women I coach and tell them “put a ring on it”. Find the place, set the date and commit to it. - I use an easy registration tool like eventbrite to collect registrations. - share the registration link, but don’t tell people “what” the gathering is, share with them the meaning it will create for all. Invite people in meaningful and creative ways. People WANT to gather. They WANT to connect. It just takes someone who will make it happen 💥🌟 Are you a woman with a dream to make a difference, start something? I have a free online event coming up: Launch Your Dream This Year where we will be sharing 7 steps to HOW to get what you dream of from your mind to action. If you want IN message me. #connection #community #womenleaders

Check out this article from Exhibition News about our efforts to become leaders in accessible events! Dr Shani Dhanda Steve Clarke

WHAT MEN CAN DO TO PARTNER FOR CHANGE: - Actively mentor and promote women to leadership positions. - Share best practices and your commitment to diversity and gender balance. - Identify unconscious or direct biases and address them with other men. - Call upon women, including women of color, in discussions to create an environment that encourages collaboration. - Give women credit for their work, especially up the leadership chain, and actively listen and implement their recommendations. - Recruit women to lead high-profile projects. - Advocate for women within your company and your networks. PARTNERSHIPS FOR PROGRESS: JOIN THE MOVEMENT Collaborative partnerships drive our global movement. Your support fuels our research, education, and advocacy efforts preparing and propelling women into corporate board service. https://lnkd.in/gWUh_ZSP #ChicagoEvents #5050WOB #WomenOnBoards #5050WomenOnBoards #DiversityandInclusion #GenderEquality #EmpowerWomen #GenderParity #CorporateResponsibility #BoardDiversity #WomenOnBoards #DiverseLeadership #CorporateGovernance #WomenLeaders #InclusiveLeadership #EmpowerWomen #DiversityInBusiness #ChangeTheBoardGame #EqualityInLeadership #WomenOfColor #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership 

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Our CEO is set to speak at several key events this year, spotlighting the transformative power of our Beneficial Reuse program. Get ready to dive into a world where sustainability meets innovation. Stay tuned for updates and insights as we lead the charge towards a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱💼 #Sustainability #SustainableSolutions #BeneficialReuse #InnovationInAction

TODAY is clarEquality Day. clarEquality day isn't simply about male/female. It's about including everybody and excluding no-one. Over the past months I simply can't comprehend why this is such a trigger for backlash and hate. Yet it is such a trigger. Why do some people see clarEquality as a threat? Why do some people silence, block and refuse to communicate those who ask for simple discussions? Why do some Associations and people decide to bully any female who dares to even raise a question - this is still happening!! I hope this day gives people a chance to reflect on why it matters. To give underrepresented players a chance to say why it matters. To give our allies a voice to support a drive for inclusivity and ask us questions as to why it matters. Let us also celebrate the recent changes that are happening. Whilst we still see too many events that are white male only, we are seeing a huge amount of events that are more diverse, Associations embracing new mission statements, brands being aware of all players within sponsorship and advertising. Please support us today! Share the image, share your own frame, photo, inclusive event, inclusive branding. Thank you - from ClarEquality #clarequality