DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION. But what is that or does that mean, other than a boogie man created by reactionary assholes at Faux News and etc. meant to scare white people? Well, here is a very basic list of what it means or how it works, with a tiny little few items of what DEI ain’t at the very bottom of the list. Pls feel free to share widely.
Some of what DEI ackshully is:
-ramps and sidewalk curb cuts for wheelchair access, or for those who are otherwise mobility challenged
-subtitles & captions (TV & phone)
-family restrooms/changing rooms
-changing tables in men’s restrooms
-breast feeding/pumping stations & accommodations
-floating paid holidays
-pay equity & transparency
-parental leave (time & pay)
-coming back to a job after birthing a child
-not having to just accept workplace harassment
-work accommodations for a variety of disabilities
-flexible work arrangements
-size inclusive chairs and beds in medical facilities
-belt extenders on planes
-various food options for vegetarians/vegans/kosher/gluten-free/etc at medical facilities
-non smoking areas/end of smoking indoors
-being able to have medical professionals and your coworkers use your preferred name (not just queer people have those)
-wellness programs and incentives
-more relaxed & inclusive dress code policies
-rooms to pray/meditate at work & other public places
-employee recognition programs
-employee/network resource groups
-large print materials
-materials in different languages
-multiple religious options at hospitals
-accessible bikes and public transit accommodations
-businesses not becoming fully cashless
-company-covered mental/behavioral health resources
Some of What DEI IS NOT:
-hiring an under qualified person for a job just because they’re a person of color, or female, or disabled
-hiring based on race just to meet diversity goals (this is illegal)
-a new fad or buzz word. DEI work has been going on for many many years, under different names