ADA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lens

Diversity y,, E Equity & Inclusion Lens

An inclusive organization is one w perspectives of those who are un uniquecontributions. To become more inclusive, organ action or inaction they take. The necessarytoreflectthediversity

here all voices are respected and hear nderrepresented, and everyone is prov izations and leaders must hold themse Lens can help organizations and leader yofthe d, that seeks out the ided the opportunity to make lves accountable for the s begin to take the steps

necessary to reflect the diversity communities you serve and be in creating welcoming spaces. person has diffe

y of the tentional about EQUITY – Equit rent circumstances and

ty recogni ez s that each

Examine your work and frame conversations with these questions to ensure equitable results: alloca est resources and opportunities

needed to reach an equal ou cot me.

Audience

• Who is the a • Has gender, ethnicity and b id udience? age, race, practice type been conside ered? • Do we understand the needs of our target audience?

Outcomes

Is there any concern on how the outcome may be perceived by others? Wht lii What policies or practices may contribute to exclusion?

Impact

• What are the impacts? • What are pos unintendedi • Might anyon bythis? intended sible mpacts? e be burdened by this?

Involvement

• Are those impacted involved in the decision making process? • Whose perspective is missing?

Alignment

Does this align with our corevalues? Does this align with our vision for an equitable and inclusiveorganization?