Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

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We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the disability community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives.

We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the disability community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organization’s excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all.

We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Our vision

We are building racial equity into our work systems and experience so that Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and other diverse voices are equally welcomed, valued, and feel a sense of belonging.

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We believe work starts here

Over the last few years, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee has worked to frame and articulate our organization’s DEI aspirations and create a sustainable and transformative change strategy. Collecting input from staff, leadership, and our outside consultant has led to the creation of three working documents that together form an ‘Equity Blueprint.’

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behind the DEIA Committee

Striving for an equitable & inclusive community

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For our employees

Providing trainings for leadership and employees

Increasing the representation of BIPOC in leadership

Making sure that every employee feels like their whole person is welcome in the organization

Offering external resources for BIPOC in services and their families

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For our individuals and families

Providing connections to bi-lingual resources for individuals/families in services

Evaluating and updating resource materials to increase access for individuals/families in services

Seeking to ensure equitable and inclusive supports for the individuals/families in services

For more information on DEIA, please email DEIAfeedback@dpcolo.org