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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Resources

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IDEA Calendar

 

At Heritage Christian Services, we believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We are committed to continuing to learn and to change, and invite you to learn with us. Here are some resources that you may find helpful along your journey.

IDEA Resources

 

According to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophyimplicit bias “suggests that people can act on the basis of prejudice and stereotypes without intending to do so.” In other words, people may make choices and decisions based on deep-rooted feelings that they are unaware they even have. Taking this test from Harvard’s Project Implicit may help you discover some of your own implicit biases.

The ProHabits 21-Day Challenge offers tools to help you make racial equity a habit through a series of activities over 21 days. American & Moore also has a 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge.

The YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County’s Toolkit for Change includes information on identifying, processing, addressing and preventing discrimination.

Visit Anti-Racism Daily to sign up to receive a daily anti-racism newsletter.

The Guide to Allyship offers resources and tips to help you become a more thoughtful and effective ally.

The Levine Center to End Hate seeks to unite the greater Rochester community in overcoming hate through education, dialogue and positive action.

The Antiracist Style Indicator may be helpful in assessing where you are with dismantling racism in systems and within yourself.

LGBTQIA+ Resources

glaad

PFLAG

The Trevor Project

Safe Zone Project

Human Rights Campaign

Out Alliance

The Lesbian, Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Indigenous Heritage Resources

Native American Tribes of New York

GANONDAGAN

Indigenous Arts of North America | Denver Art Museum

Disability Resources

The Northeast ADA Center

Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

ADA Anniversary

Job Accommodation Network

Inclusive Language Resources

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Framework

Inclusive Language Guide

Mental Health Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 

National Alliance on Mental Illness- Rochester

National Alliance on Mental Illness- Buffalo & Erie County

Mental Health Association-  Rochester

Mental Health Advocates of WNY

BIPOC PEEEEEK

Ageism Resources

Ageism.org – What is Ageism?

Leading Age – Ageism Resources

World Health Organization – Global Report on Ageism

Join the movement to stop Ageism

 

As we work together and build relationships with one another, we can benefit from the perspective and understanding of various cultures and traditions. Although we all see and experience the world differently, sharing things that are important to us can help to build bridges of understanding. With that, we introduce #CultureMatters, a way for people to share about movements, days, celebrations and remembrances that are important to them. Through this, we aim to build an appreciation of cultural diversity and a more just and equitable work environment and community.

Below you’ll see a list of days that are currently part of our #CultureMatters educational series and the months in which they typically fall. If you’d like to contribute a time that’s important to you, please click the button below to fill out the form. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@heritagechristianservices.org.

SUBMIT A DAY THAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU

 

IDEA Calendar Suggestion From

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Please tell us the date or day of the week your day of significance falls on and include a description of why it is important to you.