nuwsletter | april 2024
Volume 16
our nuwsletter / April 2024
Quote of the month:
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”
nu-education:
Celebrating National Diversity Awareness Month
April is National Celebrate Diversity Month, also known as National Diversity Awareness Month!
Throughout the month of April, we acknowledge, support, and celebrate “the beautiful tapestry of our unique cultures, backgrounds, and rich traditions that comprise us all”, and diversity in all of its forms.
” It is important that we find value in each other’s experiences, differences, and unique characteristics as it enables us to respond with relevance, empathy, and compassion.”
Celebrating diversity begins with acknowledging our individual identities, that create the differences and commonalities between us. When we then share our multi-faceted selves with others, we not only provide opportunities for learning and growth, we also create an environment for sharing that supports acceptance and inclusion.
This is true for our personal & professional spaces and lives.
In the workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusion should take center stage in your organizational goals and initiatives. Those goals and initiatives could encompass DEI-related trainings, unbiased hiring practices, standardized evaluation, pay, raise, advancement, and grievance processes, mentorship, coaching, and buddy programs, supply chain diversification, staff support, building culture, inclusive physical & virtual spaces, psychological safety, and so much more.
Create policies and practices that are inclusive in nature, starting with language used. Implement these policies organization-wide and ensure continued support of these goals. Don’t forget to include celebrations of diversity, education that helps to unite and build empathy, and sustainable practices that bring you all together, into the future.
Learn more about National Diversity Awareness month here.
nu-spotlight:
Check out some of these virtual events happening this month and look out for more on our social media accounts!
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The webinar, CULTURE-LED REGENERATION STRATEGIES IN NON-URBAN AREAS, will provide a conceptual framework and practical knowledge about the role of the cultural and artistic sector in regeneration practices and strategies.
10am-12pm EDT
Virtual
FREE
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Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. An accessible guide to understanding what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
1pm-2pm EDT
Virtual
FREE
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Join us for an exciting online event on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT! At the National Reentry Roundtable powered by Untapped Solutions, we believe in empowering individuals for successful reentry into society. Our event will showcase innovative approaches and strategies to support this mission.
Whether you're a professional in the criminal justice system, a policy maker, or simply interested in making a positive impact, this event is for you. Get inspired by engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions.
2pm-3:30pm EDT
Virtual
FREE
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If you have ever been discriminated against in housing because of a disability, this is the class for you. Maybe you're an advocate or a government agency, this information is useful for anyone to be aware of fair housing law and rights. This class is great for tenants! Come learn about what fair housing is, where to get resources, and how to contact us if you have experienced discrimination in housing.
1pm-2:30pm EDT
Virtual
Free
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The theme of this year's virtual Summit is "Voices of the Neurodivergent Community," and features keynote speakers Alex Kimmel, Kristy Forbes, Meghan Ashburn, Jules Edward, and Jenny Hunt. There will also be a wide array of breakout groups on topics related to neurodiversity and the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model. As always, it'll be a day filled with ideas, information, and energy. Join us! And if you can't join in live, your registration gives you access to the recordings for two weeks following the live event.
8:45am-4:15pm EST
Virtual
FREE
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To solve the urgent challenges which research is exploring, a diversity of people and ideas are needed, and too often organizations have played an unintended part in putting up barriers to inclusive research. Some are using their influence to remove those barriers. A decolonizing research methodology is an approach that is used to challenge research methods that may not take account of local knowledge and experiences of marginalized groups. This webinar seeks to extend the debate into research and research methodologies to ask how can a decolonized research culture improve research integrity and what are the ethical implications?
5pm-6pm GMT
Virtual
FREE
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Learn more about work with LGBTQ+ Youth and Families.
1pm-2pm EDT
Virtual
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This 2 hour training aims to understand the intersection of immigration, trauma, victimization, and homelessness for immigrant youths in the United States.
1pm-3pm EDT
Virtual
FREE
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Do you want to better understand neurodiversity at work? And do you want to ensure your workplace is a supportive and inclusive environment for people with neurodiversity?
This training session is designed for employers who want to make their workplace more inclusive, and for employment support professionals who want to better support people with neurodiversity.
8am-9:15pm GMT
Virtual
FREE
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