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We have a teenage daughter with an Autism diagnosis. We are so thankful for children her age that take the time to be friendly with her. While our daughter can communicate very well, her social skills are not aligned with... (More)

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Posted 2 years ago

Just wanted to share this incredible conversation about disability and people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. I've been digging into the topic as research for our upcoming course on Disability Inclusion.

https://theithacan.org/opinion/commentary-deaf-community-is-not-disabled/

Commentary: Deaf community is not disabled | The Ithacan

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Deaf people can do everything hearing people can do. They can drive, learn, teach, tell jokes, play instruments, cook — the list goes on.

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Does your organization have DEI committees? If not, would creating one be helpful? Whether you're involved as a leader or member, here are tips for starting a DEI committee at work.

https://www.idealist.org/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace | Tips for Starting a DEI Committee

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committees can help to promote open and honest workplace conversation. Read our tips for forming your own committee.

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Do you have the traits needed to be an effective ally? Allies are critical in a company's DEI journey toward a more inclusive culture. Here are the top 3 attributes of allies, according to Julie Kratz, Founder and CEO of... (More)