Podcasts about inclusion matters

This week on the Autism Little Learners Podcast, I'm resharing one of my favorite episodes with Destiny Huff — and trust me, if you missed it the first time, now's your chance to tune in! We dive into all things IEPs — with a focus on accommodations and modifications that are truly neurodiversity-affirming. I know so many of us are working hard to write IEPs that are strengths-based and aligned with our values. This conversation will leave you inspired and more confident in doing just that. Destiny also shares such powerful insight about partnering with advocates. Instead of viewing them as adversaries, how can we team up and work toward shared goals?

During the most recent "KidVenture" of Little Kids, Big Hearts, "Inclusion Matters with Ali Stroker," two kids — Zach and Scarlett — help to devise a brand new sport in the Land of Qook-a-lackas that EVERYONE can play TOGETHER called Quibble Launch.Today, we're back with to challenge our listeners to participate in the You, Me, We Mission — which is all about figuring out new ways to play together!

On this kidventure episode, two kids — Scarlett and Zach — talk about their disabilities and share their experiences with inclusion (on inclusive playgrounds and in other contexts). As Scarlett explains, inclusion "means that everybody can play, no matter your disability or how you walk or how you roll or anything like that."After a chat on Earth, the kids and Todd travel on the colors of the rainbow to the Land of Qook-a-lackas, where they meet a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quinnly, who is trying to figure out how the Qook-a-lackas and their new neighbors, the Link-a-doos, can play TOGETHER. The Qook-a-lacka's favorite sport, Quibble, is played on the ground with a big ball — while the Link-a-doos' favorite sport, Loop-a-launch, is played in the sky with a little bouncy ball. The kids and Todd help Quinnly to brainstorm a whole new game (Quibble Launch!), which has special rules and a two tier playing field that is perfect for the new neighbors to play together!Little Kids, Big Hearts was THRILLED to be joined on this episode by guest star Ali Stroker, who plays the role of Quinnly. Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie' in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West's acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening and the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. She was a series regular on the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix's Ozark and in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children's book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She was recently seen opposite Matthew Broderick in Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC and played 'Lady Anne' in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She's performed her one woman show all over the country. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.The Little Kids, Big Hearts team wants to say a big, public "THANK YOU" to Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration, the amazing organization that helped us find the brilliant, insightful kids who appear on this episode, Scarlett and Zach. Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration is an international non-profit organization that creates play, dignity and social equity for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities. Scarlett and Zach played — and met "buddies" — on inclusive playgrounds created by this organization, which has built these sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds in the US, as well as Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Dominican Republic, and beyond. THANK YOU!!! Learn more about Inclusion Matters on its website: https://inclusionmatters.org/Please learn more about the episode online at https://playsparkler.org/inclusion/Also...Little Kids, Big Hearts now has a YouTube channel. Please join our growing community on YouTube! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleKidsBigHearts

Inclusion Matters welcomes back Michele Fallon, a Clinical Social Worker in Infant and Toddler Mental Health.We discuss the key developmental tasks of the baby and also the developmental tasks that parents are going through as they adapt and adjust to this awesome and sometimes daunting change-being a parent. 

How accountability is the best way to build male allies in the workplace Today's guest as part of this allyship series is the incredible Josh Nesbitt.  Josh is a software engineer and technical leader based in the UK. He's been working on the web for the last 19 years, and during that time, he's worked with a wide range of clients, from indie start-ups to some of the largest organisations in the world. His work spans from hands-on projects building large platforms to leading some of the best-performing teams in the industry. Alongside his work as a consultant, he also runs an internationally recognised conference called All Day Hey!, which brings people from all over the world to the heart of Leeds to learn, inspire and share stories. Which I can highly recommend attending! We chat about why allyship is important, the threat to DEIB initiatives, calling BS on excuses, how to be a better one - and how to create a culture that makes it more accountable and less performative. Listen to this fab conversation where Josh shares some great actions you can start taking today.  Let us know what you think. Link to Josh's event we mention; https://heypresents.com/conferences/2025 Link to connect with Josh; https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-nesbitt/    --------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

Why I am talking more about men for this years International Women's Day.   In all transparency, last IWD I wasn't thrilled at the prospect of celebrating another day filled with purple balloons, cupcakes and being told to hug ourselves.  The whole thing was starting to make me cringe.  How will all this smash the patriarchy? Now this sounds crazy to you and me both because I know how important days like this are for raising awareness - thats the whole point of awareness days / weeks / months, but that's just the thing - has it lost it's way? For me its about reminding everyone why it's still important to work on gender equity because we are still not there yet and the recent and some that seem neverending events around the world where by women and children are the ones really feeling the dire and often demoralising consequences are enough to make anyone think why bother? However this is exactly why we need to.  The time is NOW. There's a lot of despair in the world right now around women's rights and gender equity. I cannot believe what I am seeing.I feel like we are going backwards; although maybe this is what others want us to believe; in fact maybe it's just the opposite. This concerning pushback threatens bodily autonomy, sees increasing gender-based violence, and systemic barriers that hold women and marginalised communities back. So this moment is not just about defending progress; it's about driving change forward. And as change gains momentum so does pushback. And in Florence's words "It's always darkest before the dawn". And this is why I see the huge and powerful place for male allyship now more than ever.  Those men that get it.  Those men that can see the harmful impact that lack of inclusivity and equity has for women in the world.  I have started sharing male allies when I see them over on my insta stories @nomorehiningco and saving them in a highlight in case you ever need a reminder that they are out there.   Because that's the thing - No More Hiding isn't just about women being more visible, it's about everyone being more visible for the things that matter - speaking out and sharing their lived experiences and ideas about how we can be more inclusive and hear more perspectives around those decision making tables.  Thats how we make a difference and thats how change happens  So in this series we explore the crucial role male allies play in creating more equitable workplaces.  We'll dive into why male allyship is essential—not just for women's career progression, but for building healthier, more successful organizations overall. When we talk about workplace gender equality, the focus often falls on policies and initiatives. But true change doesn't happen without action—and that's where male allies come in. In this series, we'll unpack what real allyship looks like, why it's not enough to just “support” women behind the scenes, and how visibility and advocacy from men can make all the difference. Throughout the series, we'll be joined by industry leaders, workplace culture experts, and professionals who have firsthand experience with allyship in action. We'll explore the challenges, the impact, and the simple yet powerful ways men can step up in their workplaces. From amplifying women's voices in meetings to actively advocating for equal opportunities, we'll break down what meaningful allyship looks like—and why it benefits everyone. I saw a quote that struck a chord with me from Lilly tomlin and she said “ I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that..theh I realised I was somebody” So, if you're ready to learn, challenge assumptions, and take action, you're in the right place. -------------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social  

America might be rowing back on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but one woman who is fighting to keep interculturalism at the forefront of people's minds is Mamobo Ogoro, the CEO of Irish social enterprise GORM. Ogoro is a Nigerian-Irish Social Psychologist and multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, who is “on a personal mission to unify the world”. Through her work with GORM, she helps organisations in Ireland and around the world develop intercultural leaders. In this episode, Ogoro talks to Róisín Ingle about growing GORM from an idea into a movement, how she works to bridge the gap between diversity and inclusion and how she's become Ireland's first Echoing Green Fellow. But first, Irish Times podcast producer Aideen Finnegan is here to discuss some of the biggest stories from the week, including a dramatic fashion statement at the Grammys, the sexual assault trial taking place in Spain over that infamous World Cup kiss and how Ireland's ambassador to the USA, Geraldine Byrne Nason, is running diplomatic relations in the Trump era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time, I'm doing a solo episode to share my thoughts and recap the latest 5 Things. This week my conversation with myself is about inclusive books winning big, Pride over profits, Michigan stepping up against hate, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Inclusive Stories WinHate Stops Here, Michigan Steps UpThailand Puts Money Behind Gender CarePride > Profits: Community Steps UpDEI Showdown: Companies Hold the LineGood Vibes to Go: It's Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival in many parts of the world. Here is a good primer on Lunar New Year. What do you say to someone who celebrates? Happy New Year!Read the StoriesWatch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast with host Jodi Hope Grinwald. This week's guest is Catherine Curry Williams. What if $1.40 a day collectively could make such a difference in the lives of those running nonprofit organizations? The title of this week's episode is $1.40 a Day Movement: How Changemaker Catherine Curry-Williams is Transforming PhilanthropyIn this inspiring episode of Today is the Day Changemakers, we welcome Catherine Curry-Williams, co-founder of She Angels Foundation and Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration, a global nonprofit dedicated to building inclusive playgrounds for children of all abilities.A TEDx Fargo speaker, bestselling author, and recipient of numerous accolades for her philanthropic work, Catherine has made an indelible impact on women-led nonprofits and inclusive initiatives. Through She Angels Foundation, she provides crucial funding and support to empower female entrepreneurs and social innovators, helping them bring their vision to life and create lasting change.Her tireless dedication has earned her recognition with awards such as the Women in Business Leadership Award and Philanthropist of the Year, underscoring her powerful influence in shaping the future of giving.Meet the Podcast Guest:Join Today is the Day for a special LIVE virtual event and hear Catherine share her incredible journey and answer questions from the audience  Interact directly with  her and network with like-minded individuals from around the country and beyond. Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m. eastern via Zoom and connect with people outside your sphere, growing your professional circle and learning from those who share your passion for creating a meaningful impact. This event will help nonprofit professionals, board members, and anyone interested in helping make an impact look at nonprofit fundraising and overall development and recruitment in a different way. Don't miss this chance to learn from Catherine, expand your network, and become part of a community that is changing the world! Reserve your spot now at https://todayisthedayliveit.com/. Included in your registration is a copy of her book shipped directly to you. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Today is the Day Live It. Tune in to the podcast and discover how even the smallest actions, like a $1.40 a day, can lead to something extraordinary.Have a great week everyone! 

Shirley Engelmeier, CEO and founder of Inclusion, Inc., discusses the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over the past 30 years and the challenges faced in the present day. She highlights the importance of creating a culture of inclusion in businesses and addresses the pushback against DEI. She emphasizes the need for organizations to communicate the business benefits of DEI.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the all-in-one talent development solution that combines seamless onboarding, assessments, tailored development plans, and high-impact coaching, to elevate your teams. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

In this impactful episode of "Twenty Seven Degrees," hosts Dr. Christopher Joncas and Nancy Medeiros, RN, MBA, sit down with Helena Moronta and Evelyn Ranone from BayCoast Bank to explore the bank's dedication to uplifting local communities through a variety of outreach initiatives. As key leaders in community development and financial literacy, Helena and Evelyn provide valuable insights into how BayCoast Bank is driving positive change through its programs focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and financial education.Join us as Helena and Evelyn discuss the bank's initiatives, including financial literacy workshops, support for underserved communities, and partnerships with local organizations to promote equitable opportunities. They share stories of how these programs have made a meaningful impact, helping individuals and families achieve financial stability, fostering inclusion, and supporting overall community well-being.Whether you're interested in community service, financial education, or learning about corporate social responsibility, this episode offers inspiring examples of how local organizations can create a positive ripple effect. Tune in to "Twenty Seven Degrees" for an engaging conversation with Helena Moronta and Evelyn Ranone, and discover how BayCoast Bank's outreach programs are helping to strengthen and enrich their local community.

You should see the hard eye roll I do every time my boss tells me about his latest run and yet this was one of the most touching and enjoyable episodes I have had the pleasure to record. I think Emma is so incredible relatable in her different incarnations. All my blunt questions were genuinely because I didn't know and then always opened up these new avenues of storytelling. I also really enjoyed her talking about the magic of McDonalds in Wood Green as a teenager, I think most of us get that :)Here the promised links:website: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lordshiprecground-juniors/news/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordshiprecgroundjuniorparkrun/Art Trail: https://bigfunartadventure.org/art-trail/ABC Parents: https://www.instagram.com/abc_parents/...........................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/For updates on my latest projects, check pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

Inclusion is allowing all children to have access to the general education setting with their peers. It is not always appropriate for every student, but there are almost always pieces that you can insert into a child's schedule throughout the day.   In this week's episode, I am chatting with my friends Audra from ABA in School and Caitlin from Beltran's Behavior Basics about all things inclusion.  We are sharing tips and strategies for making it work for your students. In this episode you will learn:   Tips and Strategies for fitting inclusion time into your student's schedules. How to get support from general education teachers. How to get your admin team on board with allowing for more access for your students.   Connect with Audra and Caitlin   ABA in School, Audra's Instagram Beltran's Behavior Basics, Caitlin's Instagram   Connect with Dawn   Find me on IG Find me on Tik Tok Etsy Shop TpT Store Subscribe Are you subscribed to my podcast? Trust me, you definitely want to do that so you don't miss a thing! Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Leave a Review If you are loving the podcast, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other teachers find my podcast and I love hearing what you think about the podcast as well. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what part of the podcast you found to be the most helpful!

Dr. Keyah Levy, the inaugural vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Simpson College, shares her experiences growing up in Waterloo, Iowa, and her involvement in the community. She discusses the importance of representation and being a positive role model for young Black girls. Dr. Levy also talks about her experience as a Black student at the University of Iowa, highlighting the sense of community and support she found there.  The conversation then shifts to the current attack on DEI initiatives and the need for proactive measures to address equity and inclusion at institutions. Dr. Levy discusses her role and the initiatives she has implemented to promote diversity and inclusion on campus. She shares her three-year plan, which includes assessing the current state of DEI, working with external organizations for guidance, and implementing new practices in hiring. Dr. Levy highlights the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive campus culture and the impact it has on students.  Want more Black. Girl. Iowa.? Website: www.blackgirliowa.com Instagram: @blackgirliowa

How to make sure you have the best role models for an inclusive culture with Teagan Robinson   Today's episode with have the fab Teagan Robinson who has been Anchor's Diversity and Inclusion Manager since 2021 and has been with the housing association for nearly 6 years. She has led Anchor's inclusion agenda that supports colleagues with their career goals and personal development whilst being their authentic selves and supports residents to live lives that allow them to thrive in later life. Her ethos is that everyone's voice should be heard and that cognitive diversity allows organisations to provide great places to work and provides the best outcomes for customers.   In our conversation today we discussed the importance of role models and if you can see it then you can become it - a crucial role that visible leadership has to play.  As well as allies and how its not only men that need to be better allies but we also need to see more women supporting more women because the impact can be huge especially if there is judgement and criticism around different ambitions, and recognising that we don't always look at this through an intersectional lens.  Teagan explains the importance of positive action to address diversity gaps and shares great tips on how companies can do things differently.   We also look at the part that clear career pathways can play in moving the needle on gender parity too and ensuring that everyone is granted the actual time and space to be involved in and make the most of career development opportunities.  Let us know your thoughts after tuning in?     -------------------- We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!   The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression.  Tune in and let us know you what you think! There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better; Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow  Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor  Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People  Ep 151 with Nina Evison,  Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing    What is RiSE for Women in Housing? The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company. The impact of the programme for housing associations include: Increased retention of top female talent Promotions of more women into senior roles Reduction in the gender pay gap Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values. Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.    If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn. Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

  How to make sure women in midlife get the recognition they deserve with Nina Evison   Today we have our last but by no means least conversation with a fabulous woman to finish up this mini series all about the importance if visible leadership for women in housing and finishing off with a bang all about whether women in or approaching midlife and also the impact of menopause can affect visibility.   Nina Evison is an experienced senior leader with over 20 years' experience of driving strategy, culture change and performance in the housing, manufacturing and utilities sectors. Since joining Yorkshire Housing in September 2019, she has helped the organisation to transform and become known for challenging out-dated and traditional approaches to the world of work. Nina is passionate about creating environments where people are trusted and empowered to do their best work for their customers, removing the cultural and process barriers that get in the way.   As a female leader who began her own people management journey at the tender age of 23, Nina's personal experiences have influenced her passion for creating inclusive workplaces, spotting and developing talent and championing women and diversity in leadership roles.   This is a great conversation where we discuss the changes and barriers that can come in midlife for women and how this can impact career progression and visibility but more importantly how this precious time in life actually brings wisdom, experience and prime time career opportunities that women can embrace.  Turning negatives into positives - listen in and let us know whether you can relate to any of the topics discussed!   -------------------- We have recently finished the RiSE for Visible Leadership April cohort coaching programme which had ambitious women from different Housing Associations and they have been taking actions they never dreamed they would in terms of visibility and self promotion - it's a win win for both them and their organisation!   The following episodes are exploring the importance of visible leadership in housing for women's progression.  Tune in and let us know you what you think! There are 4 women in this mini series you can get to know better; Ep 147 Intro and why visibility is important for women in housing with Gemma Stow  Ep 148 with Sarah Roxby, Executive Director for Housing from WDH Ep 149 with Teagan Robinson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager from Anchor  Ep 150 with Alex Greenwood, Senior People Business Partner from Places for People  Ep 151 with Nina Evison,  Executive Director Culture & Performance from Yorkshire Housing    What is RiSE for Women in Housing? The housing association collaborative RiSE programme for visible leadership has a proven success rate previously internally in housing associations and it helps support women to own their expertise, identify barriers for self promotion and increase their visibility so that they can develop their career progression within the company. The impact of the programme for housing associations include: Increased retention of top female talent Promotions of more women into senior roles Reduction in the gender pay gap Pro active employees ready to take on new opportunities Talented employees who feel confident to speak up and share opinions and ideas in meetings More female role models who showcase their own achievements and are not backing away from self promotion Committed and motivated staff who want to progress their careers at their company Increased business opportunities from women getting more involved in networking to promote their company and its values. Some HAs have found the programme so successful that they have us facilitate internal cohorts every year.    If you can think of women in your organisation who are struggling to own and showcase their experience, are not taking control over their career or are avoiding next level opportunities and you'd like to discuss putting them into RiSE to help them achieve their potential, reduce recruitment costs and attrition then get in touch - email me at gemma@nomorehiding.co or direct message me in LinkedIn. Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco  

Anna discusses how we navigate the systems that support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Her guest is Debs Hollingsworth, a teacher, senior leader and SENDCO in north London. 

As we begin Pride month, we open a conversation about why LGBTQ+ inclusion matters to our faith. Although loud voices might try to claim otherwise, Christian theologies build a compelling case for our call to celebrate diversities in sexual orientation and gender identity. www.TheLoftLA.org

Listen as Beth Menninga, our CICC Coaching Manager, joins Inclusion Matters and shares key practices to support our youngest learners through common daily separations and reunions. 

Consider this. Rachel owns a small fashion brand. Despite consistent profits, her brand lacked a global appeal. She realized her team was homogeneous and lacked diverse perspectives to appeal to a broad customer base. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildyourdifference/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildyourdifference/support

Episode Description: Host Edgar and special guest Kobena in an engaging discussion on the power of inclusion and its impact on building stronger organizations and communities. Together, they explore the intricacies of navigating kidney health and share valuable insights on promoting inclusivity and well-being. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation that offers practical tips and strategies for creating inclusive environments while addressing the unique challenges of kidney health. Tune in for an enlightening and inspiring episode!   Podcast Specific Hashtags: #InclusionMatters #BuildingStrongCommunities #KidneyHealth #Wellbeing #CommunityEngagement   Guest(s):  Kobena-Marcus J. Collins   Social Media Handles: Kobena-Marcus J. Collins – LinkedIn Check out: New business discussing in DEIB-Organizational Strategy, Training, Early Career Recruitment Strategy

This is a special episode in recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) which happens every year on March 31. This day is for learning more about and celebrating the lives and achievements of transgender people.  Our theme for this episode is inclusion for transgender and gender diverse people and why it matters.  And what does meaningful inclusion really look like when it comes to things like community participation, health services, human rights and policy development, to name just a few. Our guest for this episode is Tara Laursen who is ermha365's Chief Operations Officer. Tara is bringing her own living experience as a member of the transgender community to this conversation.General information and basic concepts:Transhub 101Minus18: Trans 101 – The Basics (youtube)Support for transgender and questioning people:Transgender VictoriaQueerspaceSupport for family members/parents:Transcend Information for alliesGLAAD: Tips for allies of transgender peopleMinus18: How to be a trans allyTrans Justice Project: Conversations for Trans JusticeInformation entioned in podcastEquality Australia research Banning trans women from sport ignores so many inconvenient truths by Natalie Feliks (online article)Australian Human Rights Commission national project mapping threats to trans and gender diverse (TGD) human rights in Australia.Helplines:Lifeline on 13 11 14QLIFE can be contacted on 1800 184 527 13 YARN on 13 92 76ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Segment 1: True Education and Empowerment Founder Alex Winstanley shares his personal journey and the driving force behind the creation of Happy Smiles: witnessing the systemic marginalization of disabled individuals. Discuss the importance of amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and empowering them to create change. Segment 2: From Passion to Purpose Alex's upbringing in Wigan and how the shared experience of feeling marginalized fueled his determination to make a difference. Transformational moments in Alex's life, from his passion for rugby to volunteering with disabled individuals, leading to the inception of Happy Smiles. The decision to leave a teaching job to pursue a more impactful role aligned with his beliefs. Segment 3: The Birth of Happy Smiles The initial campaign sparked by a personal connection with Hayden, a person with cerebral palsy, and the foundation of Happy Smiles. Overcoming challenges and setbacks, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organization's trajectory. The evolution of Happy Smiles from a grassroots initiative to a community interest company, driven by a mission to challenge societal perceptions of disability. Segment 4: Making an Impact Overview of Happy Smiles' initiatives, including training sessions led by disabled individuals on disability awareness and inclusive language. Sharing success stories, including recognition on the Disability Power 100 list and the organisation's impact on over 16,000 people through training programs. Segment 5: Looking to the Future Discussing Happy Smiles' vision for scalable growth and collaborations with other disabled-led training providers. Addressing challenges in sustaining high standards and navigating the complex landscape of funding. Emphasising the organisation's unwavering commitment to inclusivity and making a positive impact in the world.   Resources:   Happy Smiles Training:   Alex Winstanley:   Together Trust: https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/  

2024. március 8., péntek 6:30-8 óra NÉVNAPOK, ESEMÉNYEK, SZÜLETÉSNAPOSOK, LAPSZEMLE, TŐZSDEI HELYZETKÉP BUDAPEST, TE CSODÁS: Traktorok jelennek meg a hétvégén Budapest belvárosában - Három napos gazdatüntetés jön - Portfolio.hu Telex: Több milliárd forintos veszteséget nyel le a főváros a befuccsolt e-jegy-rendszer miatt. Telex: Miért nem épülnek lakások Budapesten? Telex: Rentingo: Átlagban negyedmilliónál is többet kértek egy budapesti albérletért februárban. Az Operaház működteti a büféjét, ám úgy tűnik, ezt nem tehetné. Metál Zoltán: ez az Uber már nem az az Uber - Portfolio.hu ÉBRESZTŐ TÉMA: Vastagodó üvegplafon. Az idei nemzetközi nőnap alkalmából a PwC két tanulmányt adott ki, Women in Work Index és Inclusion Matters címmel. Ezek szerint a jelenlegi ütemben legalább fél évszázadra lesz szükség ahhoz, hogy az OECD mind a 33 tagországában megszűnjön a nemek közötti átlagos bérszakadék, ami a 2021-ben mért 13,2%-ról 2022-ben 13,5%-ra emelkedett. Reguly Márta, a PwC Magyarország HR tanácsadási csapatának vezetője TD SYNEX: Vállalati AI felhasználás haladóknak. Előző adásban a vállalati AI megoldásokról beszéltünk, hogyan kezdjünk hozzá illetve hogyan használjuk helyesen? Annak érdekében, hogy megfelelő legyen a végeredmény, képesnek kell lennünk előre elképzelni a fejünkben mit is szeretnénk készíteni, hiszen ez alapján tudunk kellően specifikus promptot megadni. Erről szól a prompt engineering, azaz hogy hogyan tudjuk úgy felépíteni az utasításunkat az AI felé, hogy a legjobb végeredményt hozza a modell. Horváth Zoltán, a TD Synnex Kft. Cloud üzletág vezetője, valamint Mayer Máté a TD Synnex Kft.Cloud üzletág munkatársa ÉRTÉKPERCEK: EKB kamatdöntés. Magyar infláció. USA munkaerő-piaci adatok. Soós Frigyes, OTP Global Markets treasury üzletkötő

If you want to develop an inclusive environment for students and faculty, intentional recruitment is the answer. Adrian and Dr. Murray talk about the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action and the partnerships Dr. Murray has started between HBCUs and state PA organizations in NC, GA and VA with future expansion to other states to improve diversity within the PA profession.

Dive into an enlightening journey with Nola Timmons, a legally blind architecture student redefining inclusion. From her adoption story to her TEDx talk, Nola's resilience and advocacy in the face of adversity will leave you inspired and hopeful for a future where architecture meets accessibility.

Nearly half of all Americans have a family member who’s spent time in jail or prison — the economic effects of which are far-reaching. In this episode, we’ll hear from sociologist Reuben Jonathan Miller, who studies what he calls the “afterlife” of incarceration, about how we can better support formerly incarcerated individuals and why he’s focusing on those charged with violent crimes. Plus, it’s getting harder to identify ghost jobs, and “little change” is good news for the job market.

Nearly half of all Americans have a family member who’s spent time in jail or prison — the economic effects of which are far-reaching. In this episode, we’ll hear from sociologist Reuben Jonathan Miller, who studies what he calls the “afterlife” of incarceration, about how we can better support formerly incarcerated individuals and why he’s focusing on those charged with violent crimes. Plus, it’s getting harder to identify ghost jobs, and “little change” is good news for the job market.

En este episodio de Inclusion Matters, damos la bienvenida a Angele Sancho Passe, autora de numerosos libros, uno de los cuales habla sobre el liderazgo y dirección de programas. Como líder, ¿cómo podemos apoyar a nuestro equipo de educadores, especialmente a los educadores que hablan español? Únase a nosotros en esta conversación donde hablamos sobre el importante papel que desempeña el liderazgo en el apoyo tanto a los educadores como a los niños. In this episode of Inclusion Matters, we welcome Angele Sancho Passe, author of many books, one of which highlights Leadership and Program Management. As a leader, how can we support our team of educators, especially Spanish-speaking educators? Join us in this insightful conversation in which we talk about the important role leadership plays in supporting both educators and children. 

This month at Diversity Alliance, our campaign is centred around Disability Awareness Month. In this episode I catch up with Meg Strahle, who shares profound insights into her firsthand experience of living with hearing loss and we delve into how she navigates the events industry journey. Our conversation sheds light on what event industry professionals should be mindful of to support individuals with disabilities in terms of inclusion and accessibility. Together we address the following key points:

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Our special guest is Jonathan Farber. Jonathan is the Founder of Urban Outsiders. He is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast who was introduced to the beauty of nature by his father, primarily through fishing. He is passionate about breaking barriers and bringing people together through the power of nature and outdoor experiences.Jonathan is working on his memoir, "It's Not How Deep You Fish, It's How You Wiggle the Worm."QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED How does Jonathan Farber's work with Urban Outsiders address the issue of inequity and inclusion in outdoor activities?  What are some of the obstacles people face when trying to engage in outdoor activities, and how can organizations like Urban Outsiders help overcome these challenges?  How does Jonathan emphasize the importance of making outdoor activities fun and exciting to attract a diverse range of participants? How does Jonathan's memoir, "It's Not How Deep You Fish, It's How You Wiggle the Worm," explore the healing and connecting power of nature?  Why is it important to learn and grow outside of our own groups? What are some examples of organizations or individuals that are actively working to promote inclusivity and accessibility in outdoor activities?  What are some potential steps that can be taken to build a bigger and better community and feel comfortable being outdoors?  How can organizations like Urban Outsiders and other outdoor adventure groups effectively engage in cross-pollination and collaboration to promote inclusivity?  How can we reflect on focusing on what connects us, rather than what separates us, to outdoor adventure activities and communities?LEARN MORE To learn more about Jonathan and his work at Urban Outsiders, visit him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theurbanoutsiders/ NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too.KEYWORDSJonathan Farber, Urban Outsiders, Outdoor Adventure Series, Inclusivity in Nature, Connecting Urbanites with Nature, Outdoor Adventures, Nature Heals, Inclusion Matters, Podcast Episode#JonathanFarber #UrbanOutsiders #OutdoorAdventureSeries #InclusivityInNature #ConnectingUrbanitesWithNature #OutdoorAdventures #NatureHeals #InclusionMatters #PodcastEpisodePodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dr David and Laura Palmer are the founders of Inclusion Matters Education Services. With a mission to empower parents as advocates for their neurodivergent children, they bring a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to the table. Their journey began years ago when they adopted five siblings, each with their unique neurodivergent traits. This personal experience fueled their passion for advocacy and led to the founding of Inclusion Matters--a platform committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in education. Whether you're a parent, an educator, or someone who believes in equitable access to education, you won't want to miss this conversation. To learn more about their work, visit inclusionmattersed.com or follow them on social media @includionmattersed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michele-portlock/support

Inclusion Matters welcomes Olivia Christensen and Jon Vaupel from the Minnesota Department of Education, Division of Early Learning to discuss supporting children and their learning pathway-starting with kindergarten.  This podcast highlights the Successful Learner Equation, which recognizes that children are always ready to learn and that it is the responsibility of adults and systems to be ready to support all children as they grow and develop, and as they transition to kindergarten.  Listen and learn more about this exciting way to look at a child's foundation for learning.  

How to be better and work towards full inclusion in the workplace   Today's guest is the fabulous Mulima Muyunda - who is the Race & Diversity Lead at South Yorkshire Housing Association. She oversees the delivery of their Race Action Plan, working in an intersectional way to support SYHA to deliver on their overall commitment to equality and Diversity. She specialises in driving change at a structural level by collaborating with leaders to understand how inequalities are upheld through everyday decision making.  What a conversation this and In am so excited for you to join us where we discuss how there is always work to do when it comes to inclusion - even when incredible steps have been taken and needles have been moved it's important to keep working hard and driving for change.   How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression! So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Why employees feeling safe to be themselves at work benefits companies too   Today on the show as part of our inclusion at work mini series we have the fabulous Ali Bowen, who describes herself as a wife, cat mother, holiday lover, hedgehog fosterer and general wildlife enthusiast…. She recently embraced country living and her role as a Sector Commercial Manager for VINCI Facilities funds all the above!  She has Over 20 years experience working in Construction and the Built Environment and her wife says she used to read contracts for a living and now manages a team that does!  She was recently appointed as a Trustee for the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the trustee lead for D&I. Ali would say “I'm a gay woman and made by dyslexia” and I love that.  We chat about the launch of the LGBTQ+ network, where her ideas came from and the importance about feeling included and being able to bring your whole self to work.  This isn't just about performance its about mental health. Listen in to hear about her experiences and golden nuggets she shares about how companies can be better allies.   How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression! So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best!  Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.   #Resources for YOU and your team! Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.     5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide!    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz?    Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

Tune in for the latest episode of The FemCity Podcast where FemCity CEO, Violette de Ayala, engages in a powerful conversation with this week's guest, Christi Norfleet. Christi, a FemCity Founder's Circle Member and the Founder of Confluence Business Solutions, joins Violette in exploring a topic of utmost importance – how we can become better allies for those who are different than us.  In this episode, Violette and Christi dive into the heart of allyship. They share insights, anecdotes, and practical advice.  Subscribe, listen, and share this episode.  About Christi Norfleet  // Christi created Confluence Business Solutions with the mission of helping small and medium sized businesses succeed by providing simple elegant solutions to their biggest business problems, through automation and sound marketing. Learn more here: https://confluencebusinessolutions.com/ About FemCity //  FemCity offers a Free 30-Day Trial Membership and Memberships start at only $15.99. You can also learn more about launching a FemCity Chapter in your community. FemCity has been seen in Gilt, Vogue, AP News, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and MarieClaire. Learn why FemCity is more than just a women's networking group at www.femcity.com and on all social platforms @FemCity. About Violette de Ayala // Violette is a Cuban-American serial and social Entrepreneur, Founder of FemCity®, and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women. Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business, Business Insider News as a small business expert. You can connect with Violette on IG, FB, LinkedIn at Violette de Ayala. About Lynn Pelzer // Lynn is the COO of FemCity and has held a chair position on boards, currently part of a DEI board with FemCity, she has been awarded the Rising Star Award and Crystal Executive Award in her previous company. She has been a contributor on podcasts as well as blogs, and has been a speaker in women's groups on the topics of business. You can connect with Lynn on Facebook or Linkedin @lynnpelzer.

Nicola Merrifield, premium content editor of Campaign UK, Alison Weissbrot editor of Campaign US, and Raahil Chopra, editor of Campaign India, join Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief of Campaign, to report on the award wins from the third night of Cannes Lions.Dove and Ogilvy London, David Madrid and Mindshare won the Media Lions Grand Prix for its “#turnyourback” campaign and there were two wins for independent agency network Gut.Stella Artois and Gut Buenos Aries won for The Artois Probability in Creative Data and DoorDash and Gut Los Angeles won the PR Lion for Self Love Bouquet.Plus the big theme of the day has been inclusion from Unilever's presentations on representation to IPG's Inclusion Breakfast.We are hosting the daily podcast all this week – with a different mix of Campaign editors and journalists who are on the ground in Cannes talking each day.Look out for the Cannes evening bulletin email at about 10pm French time every evening and make sure you follow the Campaign podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts.More:Cannes Lions: see all the Grand Prix winnersBA and Uncommon bag Outdoor Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2023Adam & Eve/DDB leads UK push in Cannes Monday shortlistsCannes Lions 2023 live blog: all the award winners and festival newsCannes daily global podcast episode 2: BA wins big and NZ does the doubleCannes daily global podcast episode 1: Festival predictions and 6% rise in entriesOgilvy London and Adam & Eve/DDB dominate UK's Sunday Cannes shortlistsHere's how to ensure you're not sexually harassing someone in Cannes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about " protesting and having people with disabilities heard. Any amount of support is appreciated for the show. ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypal.me/TrinaSmith16⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingwithdisabilites/message

Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by hip-hop artist, disability advocate, and digital marketing specialist George Doman. Durell and George begin the episode talking about his early years and his early memories of music. He shares that he feels like the hip-hop culture relates and shows similarity with what it's like to have a disability and that's why he felt such a connection to the culture early on in life. Durell and George talk about what led him to wanting to become a disability advocate. He shares his specific experiences working in a recording studio and being discriminated against and how that really made him want to talk about what it's like having a disability and paving the way for the future of those living with disabilities. George and Durell talk about his experience meeting Chris Lighty. He shares that he always looked up to the business people behind the scenes which is what led him to want to pivot and shift his focus to working toward getting a job on the business side working for a label. He shares that he's looked at the data and he discovered that there aren't many opportunities and positions for people with disabilities at major record labels. Durell shares that's what prompted and motivated him to write his e-book to share his story about his journey and give people in a similar situation hope and inspiration to chase their dreams. Durell and George end the episode talking about the work he did for the Netflix documentary entitled “Rising Phoenix” and his song being a part of the soundtrack which led to him winning a Sports Emmy in 2020. Durell and George talk about why it's important to share their stories with as many media outlets as possible because when they get discovered by someone new their old accomplishments are new to those just discovering them. For more information on George Doman, please visit his social media profiles and website below: Website: http://georgetragic.com/ Facebook: @George Doman Instagram: @georgetragic

Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by hip-hop artist, disability advocate, and digital marketing specialist George Doman. Durell and George begin the episode talking about his early years and his early memories of music. He shares that he feels like the hip-hop culture relates and shows similarity with what it's like to have a disability and that's why he felt such a connection to the culture early on in life. Durell and George talk about what led him to wanting to become a disability advocate. He shares his specific experiences working in a recording studio and being discriminated against and how that really made him want to talk about what it's like having a disability and paving the way for the future of those living with disabilities. George and Durell talk about his experience meeting Chris Lighty. He shares that he always looked up to the business people behind the scenes which is what led him to want to pivot and shift his focus to working toward getting a job on the business side working for a label. He shares that he's looked at the data and he discovered that there aren't many opportunities and positions for people with disabilities at major record labels. Durell shares that's what prompted and motivated him to write his e-book to share his story about his journey and give people in a similar situation hope and inspiration to chase their dreams. Durell and George end the episode talking about the work he did for the Netflix documentary entitled “Rising Phoenix” and his song being a part of the soundtrack which led to him winning a Sports Emmy in 2020. Durell and George talk about why it's important to share their stories with as many media outlets as possible because when they get discovered by someone new their old accomplishments are new to those just discovering them. For more information on George Doman, please visit his social media profiles and website below: Website: http://georgetragic.com/ Facebook: @George Doman Instagram: @georgetragic

Our guest in this episode of the Inclusion Matters podcast is Alyssa Mason, Pediatric Occupational Therapist from M Health Fairview. She joins us to discuss the sensory systems and sensory needs of young children in our care. This first conversation talks us through "a day in the life of a preschooler in child care" from a sensory needs perspective. This podcast recording was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start.

In the electronics industry, data analysis is crucial to succeeding in a highly competitive market. However, it's not just about the style of presenting data, but also the substance of the analysis. Substance means having accurate, relevant, and actionable insights that can inform decision-making. This is where teamwork and diversity play a significant role in generating effective solutions. In this podcast, Robert Derringer (Director of Global Channel, Crouzet, North America) and Sannah Vinding explore the significance of deriving actionable insights from data analysis, stressing the importance of critical thinking and curiosity in the process. They also delve into industrial automation and the merging of electronics and industrial realms, citing examples such as intelligent light fixtures and motors with embedded intelligence. Key Takeaways: Foster collaboration and active participation in analysis by inviting team members and colleagues to contribute their insights and opinions. Prioritize actionable insights derived from data for business impact, emphasizing substance over style in the decision-making process. Shift focus from selling products to providing comprehensive solutions, often enhanced by valuable services, to better meet customer needs. You can reach Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertderringer/ For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/ or visit this Website: https://mindtheinnovation.com Stay curious and keep learning Thanks for listening! Sannah

Our guest, Public Health Nurse Sarah Hawley from Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants, joins Inclusion Matters for another episode, this time focusing on safe and healthy naptime routines, policies, and practices.  Sleep is essential for the overall good health of the child and the whole family.  Listen and gain resources and tools to support quality sleep for young children while in child care.

On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are wrapping up Women's History Month with a good friend of mine, Erin Taylor.Get To Know Our Guest For more than 15 years, Erin Taylor has dedicated herself to advocating for health equity and promoting wellness by helping eliminate barriers and health disparities for disabled people throughout Oregon. She does this by interweaving equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout her work and being intentional in her commitment to diversifying awareness of the vast range of disability experiences and identities. Ensuring that disabled people's voices are heard, their intersectionality is acknowledged, and their needs are met is imperative in Taylor's work. Even though Taylor's roots are with people with intellectual disabilities, she does her current work through a cross-disability lens.Taylor holds an M.A. in Disability Studies from City University New York (CUNY) and a B.A. in Communications Studies focusing on Community Health Education from Western Oregon University. She has built a strong foundation as a master trainer with expertise in creating accessible, universal, and inclusive materials for trainings, workshops, and curricula for Oregon Health and Science University's Oregon Office on Disability and Health and University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. During the pandemic, Taylor saw a need to bring education and awareness around disability because of the injustices she saw. She recognizes that the topic of disability is very complex, nuanced, and layered, so Taylor and her partner started AIM-4-Access (Accessibility and Inclusion Matters). Creating a business allows Taylor and her partner to hold space for these conversations in ways that will leave people understanding the 'why' you should care to make our world inclusive and accessible. This business also allows Taylor to bring her passion for health promotion back into her work.Erin identifies as having non-apparent disabilities and is deeply involved and integrated with her peers from the local cross-disability, LGBTIA2S+, and social justice communities. In her free time, Taylor is a musician who enjoys photography and the beauty of the PNW. She enjoys kayaking, camping, hiking, and spending time at the coast with her partner and two dogs, Millie and Lilah.Email: Taylorridler@aim-4-access.comClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

In this episode,  Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu speak with Dr. Hannibal Person about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Dr. Person is a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Gut-Brain Health Program at Seattle Children's Hospital.Learning Objectives:To discuss the definition of EDI.To understand the role and benefit of EDI in the medical field.To use different tools and measures for implementing EDI in medicine.This episode is eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!Produced by: Temara Hajjat Show Links:Harvard Implicit Association Test - Harvard UniversityAnti-Defamation League - ADL Health Care Disparities in Gastroenterology: The Pediatric Gastroenterology Perspective. Support the showAs always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes!

Dr. Vicki discusses and dispels myths about this now widely utilized word and how it may affect your ability to work, lead and creatively build your career.

Tapping into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert, Aleasa Word, who is also FAACT's Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we explore how to use one of FAACT's newest resource centers. Ms. Word also shares inspirational tips for celebrating and honoring Black History Month.  To keep you in the know, below are helpful resources:FAACT's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource CenterFAACT's Inclusion Matters with Aleasa WordFAACT S.H.A.R.E.S. FrameworkFAACT S.H.A.R.E.S HandoutFAACT S.H.A.R.E.S. Model ChartNational Black Chamber of CommerceJack and Jill of America, Inc.Mocha MomsNAACPThe National Black GuideMeet Aleasa Word, FAACT's Vice President of Diversity, Education, and InclusionYou can find the FAACT Roundtable Podcast on Pandora, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Podcast Chaser, Deezer, and Listen Notes.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, & Pinterest.Sponsored by: The American College of Allergy, Asthma and ImmunologyThanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!

On this episode of Career Chat, Tedi welcomes special guest Tiffany DeMyers, Founder & Principal of OWE Consulting LLC, located in Lansing, MI.  Tedi and Tiffany have a great discussion on the importance of having a strong culture of inclusion in the workplace and how we can make this happen.  Tiffany shares with us some of the 'red flags' and pitfalls to avoid when creating a DEI program/strategy and why working with an outside professional consultant can be beneficial to the overall success of your DE&I plan/strategy.    You can connect with Tiffany at:Tiffany DeMyers, Founder & Principal, OWE Consulting LLCPeople Operations & Project Management ExecutiveLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanydemyers Twitter:  https://twitter.com/worldchangertifEmail:  tiffanydemyers@gmail.comPhone: (616) 730-3077The opinions and statements made by guests on RTWT Career Chat are/or do not necessarily reflect those of  Real Talk with Tedi  podcast or The Professionals Forum LLC.  Learn more  at:    https://www.teditalks.comThe music used for this podcast was provided by: Funky Logo 12 by TaigaSoundProd.  Check them out at: https://filmmusic.io/song/8045-funky-logo-12.  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license.   Artist Website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod.

Join us for this special episode of Inclusion Matters as we talk with Margaret Mahowld, Director of Calvary Child Care. She shares her path to hope in the staffing crisis detailing her step by step plan to keep her child care setting open and able to continue to support families.

We need Game Changing Performance to create Inclusion Find out how from an author that claims to deliver Here's some key messages from this episode: – The CAPE Process developed by the author – The ADKAR model the author suggests for Chief Diversity Officers – The challenges that mean Chief Diversity Officers are set up … Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review] Read More » The post Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review] appeared first on Element of Inclusion.

Inclusion Matters hosts a conversation with Faith Kidder, a Child Health Consultant from the Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Team at the Minnesota Department of Health. Faith leads us through a discussion about the importance of early screening for young children and the ways that Minnesota supports this process through many resources like Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT), a federal program to ensure the children who are eligible for Medical assistance receive appropriate timely preventive well child health care.

In today's episode, we have an incredible team, building data driven solutions to power Diversity, Equity and Inclusion change. It's practical, real and focused. This is going to be a great episode, I'm pleased to welcome Jason Thompson, and Justus Thompson co-founders of CAPE inclusion. Here's a closer look at the episode: Introducing Jason Thompson and Justice Thompson. Jason's career in diversity and inclusion. The Olympic and Paralympic teams. Justus's start building diversity programs. Working at TechStars. Jason's book: Diversity and Inclusion Matters - https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Inclusion-Matters-Game-Changing-Performance-dp-1119799538/dp/1119799538/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1665182781 CAPE Inclusion: Collect, Analyze, Plan, and Execute The disconnect between the data and the people who use it. Why companies don't focus on diversity inclusion and/or cut the programs The first MVP. What TechStars taught Justus about being a founder The partnership with Javier as an angel investor What is exciting Justus about the business right now Diversity is constrained by who leaves and who stays. Don't try to “boil the ocean” What's the right data? What are the metrics? Understanding blind spots Diversity training is tailored to the actual problem. Why you need to be serious about diversity in your investments. Resources: Website: https://www.capeinclusion.com/ Justus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justus-thompson-he-him-his-02ab64101/ Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thompso4/ CAPE Inclusion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capeinclusion/ CAPE Inclusion Twitter: https://twitter.com/capeinclusion CAPE Inclusion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capeinclusion CAPE Inclusion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capeinclusion/

In today's episode, we have an incredible team, building data driven solutions to power Diversity, Equity and Inclusion change. It's practical, real and focused. This is going to be a great episode, I'm pleased to welcome Jason Thompson, and Justus Thompson co-founders of CAPE inclusion. Here's a closer look at the episode: Introducing Jason Thompson and Justice Thompson. Jason's career in diversity and inclusion. The Olympic and Paralympic teams. Justus's start building diversity programs. Working at TechStars. Jason's book: Diversity and Inclusion Matters - https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Inclusion-Matters-Game-Changing-Performance-dp-1119799538/dp/1119799538/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1665182781 CAPE Inclusion: Collect, Analyze, Plan, and Execute The disconnect between the data and the people who use it. Why companies don't focus on diversity inclusion and/or cut the programs The first MVP. What TechStars taught Justus about being a founder The partnership with Javier as an angel investor What is exciting Justus about the business right now Diversity is constrained by who leaves and who stays. Don't try to “boil the ocean” What's the right data? What are the metrics? Understanding blind spots Diversity training is tailored to the actual problem. Why you need to be serious about diversity in your investments. Resources: Website: https://www.capeinclusion.com/ Justus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justus-thompson-he-him-his-02ab64101/ Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thompso4/ CAPE Inclusion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capeinclusion/ CAPE Inclusion Twitter: https://twitter.com/capeinclusion CAPE Inclusion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capeinclusion CAPE Inclusion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capeinclusion/

Nolu is a new kind of dating app specifically designed for people living with disabilities providing a fun, safe, and inclusive community for dating. It's a cultural movement, an equal opportunity for romance, love, and companionship. Nolu is open to all and welcomes everyone looking for emotional inclusion! It was designed to cater primarily, but not exclusively, to the needs of people with disabilities, as opposed to traditional applications that leave very little room for inclusion and diversity. Their dating community is fully inclusive and encourages authenticity and transparency. Nolu's mission is to help as many people as possible to have a real option for dating and access to an emotional and love life. It should be noted that many of the accessibility features must first be selected in the settings of the cell phone you are using. For example, by selecting a larger font size, these same settings will carry over into the application. Nolu includes many features that support people with hearing loss such as the Virtual Interview Module that allows users to record video profiles so that everyone can be read, seen, and heard. Learn more: Website: https://nolu.ca/ App (Android users) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dating.adate4u Facebook: @no.one.left.unloved Instagram: @nolu.dating As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. For more information about True North Disability Planning you can find us here: Web: https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/ Blog - https://ejorgensenwordpresscom.wordpress.com Podcast (ABC's of Disability Planning) - https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/ Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning Twitter: @NeedsNavigator Resource store (free downloads too) - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning/message

For our trip down memory lane this week, we're headed back to 2019. After facing a great deal of racism growing up, Dr. Marsha Lue is now helping her community by teaching diversity and inclusion as well as helping first-generation scholars persist through college. Be sure to join The Kick It Crew at www.thefirstgenlounge.com/crew. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inclusion. Community. Diversity. Equity. Equal opportunity. Differentiation. Socio-emotional learning. After a while, it's easy to get a little sick of the buzzwords as an educator. And what's worse, is that schools will often start these initiatives with no idea of HOW they want teachers to do all of this. In actuality? I don't think they even know what they mean, or HOW to truly be inclusive in the classroom. This is what I talk through with Melinda Arnost who's the author of the book Empowering Inclusion. She's so patient, approachable and helpful when it comes to these topics. Go snag her book! REAL QUICK!! If you're looking to get your formative assessments ready for the year, join me in the Formative Fix!! I have a special discount for listeners of the show (at the link above, or here): https://mathwithminis.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1136895/?action=signup&coupon=podcast LINKS TO LOVE Buy her book: Empowering Inclusion Connect with Melinda on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Join our free Facebook Group for Teachers Doing Differentiated Math

Celebrate 5 years of continuous growth with one of Raleigh's most inspiring companies, powered by special abilities! Tune in as the owner of Gabi's Grounds, Mary Angelini, shares the story of Gabi, the importance of inclusion in the workplace and what their biggest goals are for their organization.

Zach sits down with Jason Thompson, vice president, DE&I for Western Governors University, author, and public speaker to talk about the realities of Diversity and Inclusion. Check the links in the show notes to learn more about his book. Learn more about Jason's book, "Diversity and Inclusion Matters," on Amazon. https://amzn.to/39Y3G3n Connect with Jason on LinkedIn and Twitter. https://bit.ly/3yqRdif https://bit.ly/3u3nkBO Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

In this episode KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo speaks with a fire inspector from Ross Valley about making sure properties are ready to withstand a wildfire. As well as a talk with the coordinator of the FIRE Foundry, which is a program started this year in Marin County to recruit women and people of color into the fire service. Kathleen Cutter is the Defensible Space Lead for the Ross Valley Fire Department. Adrian Brumley is the coordinator of the Fire Foundry program. Subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app, Spotify, Apple podcasts and anywhere you get podcasts.

Inclusion Matters welcomes back our friend Sarah Hawley of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants to talk about helping children develop healthy eating patterns. Sarah shares ways that early childhood educators can set a strong foundation for those in their care by providing opportunities to explore healthy foods and using positive modeling to encourage healthy choices. She also shares wonderful free resources available to help you plan fun activities and share solid information with families.

#EnvisionRISE Podcast | Norma Stanley, CEO/Founder of E.E.E. Marketing Group, Inc., shares information on how to improve inclusion for the disability community in organizations and communities through marketing strategies. Norma shares her journey as the mother of a child with a disability and reminds us that true inclusion is not only wheelchair accessibility but beyond to support all disabilities beyond what we can see. She emphasizes understanding the consumer first and how making inclusive changes creates a better quality of life for everyone. Visit Norma's website to learn more about her and the E.E.E. Marketing Group, Inc. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.Watch this episode on YouTube. Visit Envision RISE to learn how our evolutionary platform helps companies create a powerful integration and understanding of the relationship between the organization and the workforce. Envision RISE empowers your people to drive change and innovation through the methods of Organizational Change Management (OCM), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

#EnvisionRISE Podcast | We're joined by Naw Phaw, Director of Language Services, and Tiffany Hanson, Manager of Strategic Engagement, of LUNA Language Services to share their unique translation and interpretation services while talking about cultural connections between companies and communities. Naw and Tiffany describe on onboarding employees and navigating workplace coaching conversations for emerging English learners. They also provide tips for simple changes to the work space to overcome language obstacles, improve retention, and maintain a safe environment.Visit LUNA Language Services for details on their services and visit their YouTube page for educational webinars. Contact LUNA now or sign up to receive emails about educational events. Watch this episode on YouTube.Visit Envision RISE to learn how our evolutionary platform helps companies create a powerful integration and understanding of the relationship between the organization and the workforce. Envision RISE empowers your people to drive change and innovation through the methods of Organizational Change Management (OCM), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

Today, we're going to discuss why diversity in the workplace matters for marketers. Joining us is Julie Kratz, the Founder at Next Pivot Point. She's passionate about promoting gender equality within the workplace, empowering women to express confidence, and helping them build a winning career game plan and pivot to the next level. In part 2 of our conversation, we're going to discuss why diversity and inclusion matters to your audience. Show NotesConnect With: Julie Kratz: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're going to discuss why diversity in the workplace matters for marketers. Joining us is Julie Kratz, the Founder at Next Pivot Point. She's passionate about promoting gender equality within the workplace, empowering women to express confidence, and helping them build a winning career game plan and pivot to the next level. In part 2 of our conversation, we're going to discuss why diversity and inclusion matters to your audience. Show NotesConnect With: Julie Kratz: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we look back on 2021 NYMA Podcast episodes and discuss various lessons learned from them. We talk about past episodes that touch upon community policing, disability inclusion efforts in Corporate America, self-advocacy and more. This episode marks the start of our hiatus. We will return in January 2022 with brand new episodes. In the meantime, have a joyous and reflective holiday season. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion matters and yet, recent data shows minority groups have suffered far worse in the working world from the pandemic and the gender pay gap has actually widened!?! How can this be happening? Our panel of experts will explain why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion should be much higher on the business agenda and what interventions/initiatives you can do to create an inclusive culture for the benefit of all. Heidi Robertson – Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at ABB. Heidi has been essential in implementing a culture of inclusion to a company with over 105,000 employees in over 100 countries. LinkedIn - Heidi Robertson (She/Her) | LinkedIn Perrine Farque – globally recognised expert in Inclusion and author of the best-selling book, "Inclusion". Perrine has advised companies such as Facebook, IBM & Microsoft on how to build a truly inclusive organisation. LinkedIn - Perrine Farque | LinkedIn Sabah Holmes – Sabah is an international HR practitioner, who in more recent years' has been advising organisations and leaders on how to create diverse and inclusive cultures. LinkedIn - Sabah Holmes | LinkedIn YOUR HOST & FOUNDER OF HR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS – “Having graduated with a History degree, I was persuaded into a career in recruitment having been applying to graduate schemes. Whilst I failed in securing a role on a graduate scheme, I was lucky enough to be offered a chance to become a trainee Recruitment Consultant in 2008. In 2011, I started to work exclusively with the HR profession. I have since recruited HR professionals for business in numerous countries from entry – level to C-Suite from start-ups to blue-chip multinationals. I have a passion for the profession and how it helps businesses be successful and create great places to work. My curiosity and passion for HR was why I decided to set up Hosting HR to share ideas within the profession and to have a bit of fun doing it too. I recently moved to live by the sea in Devon, England with my wife, son and dog. I am a big football fan and support Newcastle United as well as playing regularly – if you look closely you might even see some Newcastle United paraphernalia in the background during the stream.” You can follow or connect with me on LinkedIn here - Leon Morley | LinkedIn HR RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS - HR Recruitment Solutions

Welcome to episode 44 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast!This week my guests are Chaya Pamula and Elaine Tanimura. Chaya is a technologist, philanthropist, a visionary, mentor, investor, an entrepreneur and a passionate human being. She holds an MBA and Executive Education Certification from Harvard University.  Chaya is the Co-founder, President & CEO of PAMTEN. Chaya also is the founder of two not for profit (for-impact) organizations. PamTen provides technology information services to a diverse set of clients and has been ranked as an Inc. 5000 company. Chaya's passion is to empower young girls and women in the field of Technology which led her to launch SheTek; a not-for-profit organization with a mission to increase the percentage of women represented in the technology industry.Chaya is the founder of SOFKIN, a non-profit organization that creates loving and caring homes for destitute and under privileged children.Although,  Chaya was a shy child growing up, she now uses her voice as a changemaker, mentor, and is setting an incredible example. While interviewing Chaya on video she had above her head written on the wall the quote, 'Be the Change'. That is exactly what she is doing each and every day. Elaine is a highly skilled project manager (PMP) with over 25 years' experience managing complex, multi-function, global projects. In her current role at PamTen, Elaine is responsible for client satisfaction and retention. She also leads many projects and initiatives for SheTek.Elaine is the oldest of 4 and has been a introvert for most of her life. A milestone birthday made her realize that it is time to just be who she wants to be in the world.  Chaya shares some incredible messages. One that stands out from our interview is something her mom had said before she went into surgery about being independent and helping others, but not  depending on others. Chaya goes on to talk more about a calling that came to her and how she continues to lean into it. Listen in to hear more about how these two women are using their incredible voices. Another amazing interview! On next week's episode, I welcome back my special guest, co-host, Quentin Williams - CEO and Founder of Dedication to Community. Together, we interview, Scott Williams. Scott is  Executive Producer and a writer for the TV show NCIS. He is also the Co-founder of an Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration. Learn what prompted Scott and his wife, Catherine, to start this incredible organization. Bring the tissues! Scott originated from Yonkers and spent years bartending. He moved to California and with tenacity and determination, and finding someone who believed in him, he started writing for incredible TV shows that many of us know and love. This was truly an inspiring conversation! From talking about imposter syndrome, kindness, being humble, and gratitude, this is an interview I will never forget!Please subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube Channel stream this podcast on all streaming sites . Like us on FB and Instagram at Today is the Day Live it. I am also the CEO and Co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, a for-impact organization dedicated to helping children with financial barriers connect to ongoing performing arts lessons.  For more information about this podcast and my consulting services visit Today Is The Day - Non-Profit Consulting, Coaching (todayisthedayliveit.com).Have a great week! 

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, joins host and Vice Dean of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative Katherine Klein to discuss the need to increase women's financial inclusion – access to bank accounts, insurance, mobile money apps, and even cell phones. Increasing women's financial inclusion will increase economic stability, prosperity, and equality for women. Iskenderian describes Women's World Banking's advisory role, policy advocacy, and impact investing.Transcript. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Al Start. Al is a singer-songwriter who specialises in music for children and schools through her company Go Kid Music. Al has worked with children through creative art organisations and local authority play services. Al has also toured the UK and East Coast USA performing her music. There are different types of sign language, British sign language or BSL is the primary language used for deaf people, and less than 1 in 10 people in the UK know more than two words in British Sign Language. There is also Makaton tht uses symbols sign and speech to support communication. Sign language isn't always an alternative to speech, it can be used to support speech. Why use signing in your school? How can you introduce it to all students? How can your staff learn? Why is it important? Visual communication methods such as Makaton support spoken language and help everyone understand. Many schools do not use signing, some do but only in a class with a child with send, but there is evidence to show kinaesthetic learning is your secret weapon as well as being inclusive, fun, creative, supportive, respectful and beautiful! Resources: https://www.singup.org/ Songbooks published by Collins Music: “Sing! Play! Learn! with Go Kid Music” Topic songs for KS1 & KS2 Contact Al Start: Website: Go Kid Music Twitter: @gokidmusic Facebook: facebook.com/gokidmusic

How does diversity drive progress and creativity in marketing agencies? And why will agencies who don't address the call to action on diversity and inclusion get left behind? In this Small But Mighty Agency episode, I connected with Mooren Bofill, Partner of 123West, an award-winning agency, to explore the topic of diversity and inclusion and what Morren is doing to champion initiatives that are not just band-aide approaches. Tune in to gain insights on:Why diversity and inclusion make an agency more creative and successful Learning to see ethnicity as a superpower to creative work in an agencyWhen doing the same things go un-noticed how does  it impact diversity and inclusion How an award-winning agency is innovating to create more opportunities for people in underprivileged backgrounds to advertising We also get to talking about what it was like to work in agencies as a young woman of Asian ethnicity. Yes, that was like 15 years ago. We both speak candidly about our upbringings, struggling to find our voice and learning to see our ethnicity as the superpower.Join us in this vital conversation about re-thinking the impact of diversity and inclusion to help you build a better business. Show Links123 West: https://123w.ca/ Morren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobofill/ This episode is brought to you by the FREE TEAM GROWTH ROADMAPWhat if you didn't spend all day, every day, in the weeds of running your business? More flexibility. More freedom. Less overwhelm. You'd scale your business with more easeGain clarity on the strategic systems and leadership actions to create a self-managing team that can support your clients and frees up your time.My free Team Growth Roadmap will give you my C.O.M.P.A.S.S method to get you out of the weeds of running your business and help you build a small but mighty team that gives you more freedom and flexibility.Unlock the C.O.M.P.A.S.S Method right hereThanks for listening to the Small But Mighty Agency Podcast, if you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes or send a screenshot on Instagram while tagging me  @audreyjoykwan

In this episode, I talk with Dr Patricia McCarthy, a visiting research fellow from Trinity College Dublin and passionate advocate for disability and inclusion rights in education. Click HERE for Accessible Transcript Patricia shares her own experiences of being educated as a blind/physically impaired student from the 1970s and the barriers she overcame to achieve her PhD.  She talks about being perceived as an oddity of being doubly disabled and feeling less able than her peers because she couldn't walk as well as them.  Patricia struggled with masking her disability through adulthood and reflecting on the stigma of the ‘white cane' as if something was wrong with having a disability. It wasn't until her experiences in higher education and the maturity that comes along with being an adult, that she realised the importance of disclosure.  Patricia is passionate about trying to improve awareness around the low incidence of people who are blind/vision impaired in education and specifically the very low percentage of those who go on to postgraduate study.  When there is significant amounts of reading that is required in higher level education, access to readable texts and resources, as well as support, is a major challenge and hindrance for many students.  She says that it is frustrating to be constantly on the backfoot waiting for someone to put resources and reading materials in a format that you can read, and students with disabilities are constantly trying to play catch up.  Patricia explains that often the voice of those with disabilities is often diminished by experts that are supporting them. Considerations and decisions for the students are often made very early on in their education and they have little support or voice in the decisions that are made for them.  The findings from her research centered around themes of identity, access and transition. The education system as it is now, isn't always designed to include the disabled person and to engage them in a positive and authentic manner. It seems that blind and disabled students in higher education are more the exception rather than the rule.   Focus must always be on ability rather than focusing on disability. She says that there needs to be more awareness around how community, society and educators can support all students and not limit them during their formative years based on their disability.  Just because they have a disability, it is only part and parcel of who they are as a person and education should look at the individual and the whole person. Currently, the education system isn't designed in a way to enable disabled people to engage meaningfully.   We won't always get it right, but we are so much better for actively and authentically trying! Ensuring that everyone is included means thinking beyond only people with disabilities. We are all unique and have different needs for living and learning. We need to move from a position that a ‘someone' is the designated person to look after the issues around inclusion or around disability, or whatever it might be and genuinely move to a position where actually inclusion is everybody's business. It is a mindset shift that would move away from the dichotomy of ability and disability. Inclusion is never an end point, rather more like a wheel where people are getting on and off.   There is a deep appreciation for the person who authentically tries.  When you are genuinely aware and thinking about inclusion in everyday settings rather than just practicing it only in certain settings. We need to work within the diversity of our system and not exclude others.  In many ways it is an attitudinal shift, we all do things differently and learn differently regardless of disability or not.  We finish up the conversation with a discussion around Patricia's guide dog, Gaston, and the twitter account she created using Gaston as the author to help create awareness about inclusion and disability issues in society and community.  It is a good way to educate people about the work of a guide dog, and certain aspects of what they do and some of the barriers that society places illegally on guide dogs due to ignorance of policies and legislation.   Patricia's passion and enthusiasm for educating others on inclusion for everyone is certainly ignited through this conversation.  Come #ListenAndLearn Twitter: @mccartpm @gaston_mccarthy UDL Document resource: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340233497_  

Why is it so important to include kids with disabilities in the general education classroom? To Diane Richler, an international disability advocate with fifty years of experience, it boils down to human rights. All people have the right to a quality education, and for kids with intellectual disabilities, inclusive programs are the highest quality programs. Diane's work with the international disability community is trying to help promote the essential human rights of people with intellectual disabilities, including the right to high-quality inclusive education. Listen now to her chat with Genia Stephen about inclusion, human rights, and advocacy. Listen now!

April 7, 2021 | Episode 33 Special Education Attorney & Special Needs Advocate Georgianna Junco-Kelman join Shawn & Brian in discussing special education needs. Georgianna Junco-Kelman is the founder and managing attorney of The Law Offices of Georgianna Junco-Kelman located in Studio City, California. Ms. Kelman's law practice is exclusively dedicated to the representation of students with disabilities from ages 3 to 22 years old. A fluent Spanish speaker, Ms. Kelman was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba and immigrated to the United States at the age of 10 years old. She received her bachelor's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Law, from the University of California at Los Angeles, graduating with Departmental Honors. She earned her Juris Doctorate Degree at the Whittier College of Law in Los Angeles, California and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998. She has served a combined 16 years in the Autism Speaks Southern California and Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration Boards of Directors. Ms. Kelman initially practiced in the area of criminal defense for 7 years, amassing an impressive number of “Set Aside” (case dismissal) findings in Driving Under the Influence Administrative Per Se hearings, of which she conducted over 3000. With no intention of leaving the criminal field, Ms. Kelman turned her aspirations to criminal prosecution but her career inadvertently and unexpectedly took a different direction. Ms. Kelman's personal journey in the world of disabilities began in 2002, with the birth of her first child born with a congenital brain disorder detrimentally impacting his global development. Her personal experience with her son paved the way for her next professional endeavor, an exclusively special education law practice. The daunting experience in the attempt to secure her child's special education services was an eye opener to the significant lack of educational supports and the shortage of adequate services to parents of children with disabilities. It was this rude awakening that ultimately led Ms. Kelman to the field of special education law. Inspired by her own challenging journey with her little boy, and after meeting countless families desperately seeking assistance to navigate the tumultuous waters of the special education system, Ms. Kelman immersed herself in her next and most important life venture – shifting her career to the practice of special education law – creating the Law Offices of Georgianna Junco-Kelman in 2008, establishing herself as a respected leading expert in the area with a fiery and relentless approach. “If it would not pass muster for my own child, it is not sufficiently appropriate for my clients' children.” -Georgianna Junco-Kelman Website: http://www.specialkidsattorney.com/home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialkidsatty/ Organization: https://inclusionmatters.org/ — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #SpecialKidsAttorney

Too often, diversity and inclusion is dismissed as an annoyance, rather than a blessing. This episode addresses a unique perspective of why diversity and inclusion matters. Contact information for Dr. Rolanda Schmidt drrolanda.com uncoveringtruthwithgrace.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniele is co-founder of Utopia, a culture change business that creates more purposeful, inclusive and entrepreneurial cultures for clients. Utopia's top-to-bottom, boardroom to factory floor approach has clinched household names including Coca-Cola European Partners, Google, Schneider Electric, Spotify and Universal Music. He also co-founded The Great British Diversity Experiment in 2015 and Token Man a year prior; the latter is an initiative that gives men a better understanding of gender inequality in the workplace and inspires them to become change-makers. He was named one of Management Today's Top 30 Male Agents of Change, and in 2019 was on the Advisory Board for Inclusion Matters. Prior to Utopia, he held positions as head of innovation and managing partner at Cheil Worldwide, and was CEO at Profero, where he helped increase annual revenue from £0.5m to £16m over the course of a decade. He continues to nurture a number of communities he co-founded, including Brand Social and Culture Social, which focus on accelerating culture change and creative thinking. He has also co-authored a number of books including Creative Superpowers: Equip Yourself for the Age of Creativity and is a podcast host on Soho Radio. In his spare time, Daniele loves travelling the world (he's racing his friend to hit 100 countries visited) and indulging his passion for watching cinema. His favourite film is Cinema Paradiso, in case you were wondering. Links mentioned: Masculinity in the Workplace report - https://www.weareutopia.co/towards-utopia/publications/ Davy Lazare's Island Men - https://soundcloud.com/weareutopians/island-boy-by-davy-lazare Token Man - https://www.tokenman.org/ Utopia - https://www.weareutopia.co/

Ellis, together with Nikolay Djibankov, leads the Matterhorn Group at William Blair, a full-service wealth advisory group developing and executing sophisticated financial and philanthropic plans for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit institutions. Ellis and I talk about their two portfolios: The Gender Parity Strategy and the The Matterhorn/Refinitiv Diversity & Inclusion Strategy. Ellis explains how the companies they own incorporate a diversity and inclusion social contract into stakeholder engagement. According to Ellis these companies will be the winners in performance and customer loyalty and attract a high quality workforce. Ellis also belongs to the Thirty Percent Coalition and working groups at Intentional Endowment Network, and US SIF to advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Dr. Bailey Clark will share with us how diversity has impacted the remote workplace and how inclusion has played a major part in cultivating today's workplace. Denise will also share with listeners on some of the challenges employers are experiencing around the racial unrest, the difficult conversations leaders are having and what they can do to move forward. Bio: Dr. Bailey Clark is an innovative, proactive, and analytical thinker who strategically integrates diversity, inclusion, equity and human resources research and best practices from 35 years of experience. Dr. Bailey Clark is Founder and CEO of Bailey Clark HR Consulting, LLC that specializes in Executive Coaching and HR Consulting. She has served in Executive Diversity and Human Resources positions for several organizations including as the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at the American Nurses Association, Director Human Resources Standards for the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and Director Human Resources at PhRMA. She also serves an Expert Witness for law firms on discrimination and human resources related cases. Dr. Bailey Clark earned a Doctor of Management (D.M.) degree from the University of Maryland University College; Master of Arts degree in human resources development from Bowie State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Towson University. In addition, she is a certified Associate Diversity Coach by Howard University's School of Business Executive Coaching certification and CoachDiversity Institute. She is a mediator trained at George Mason University/Virginia Mediation Services; Society of Human Resource Management certified SHRM-SCP and a HRCI certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

September 30, 2020 | Episode 6 Our guest for this show is special education law Attorney, Georgiana Junco-Kelman. Georgianna was born in Cuba and immigrated to the US at the age of 10. She has been practicing law for 22 years, initially in the area of criminal defense until the birth of her son Brandon, who was born with a congenital brain disorder, and her personal journey with him ultimately led to the founding of her special education law practice in 2009. She experienced first-hand, the difficulty of navigating the special education system and the ongoing struggle of securing appropriate placement and services. Her journey with Brandon who is almost 18 (and whose services have been provided by Mcrory Ped services since he was 6 months old!) inspired her special education career path determined to help as many families traversing similarly daunting, scary and frustrating roads. Ms. Kelman developed a passion for fundraising and charity work. An active participant in the disabilities non-profit world, she has served a combined 15 years in the Southern California Autism Speaks and Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration Boards of Directors, chairing each organizations' annual signature galas. Georgianna has appeared as an expert guest on various national networks from CNN to Univision as well local news networks. A leading attorney in her field, her reputation as a passionate fighter for her clients precedes her. http://www.losangelesspecialedattorney.com/

Today, we're going to discuss why diversity in the workplace matters for marketers. Joining us is Julie Kratz, the Founder at Next Pivot Point. She's passionate about promoting gender equality within the workplace, empowering women to express confidence, and helping them build a winning career game plan and pivot to the next level. In part 2 of our conversation, we're going to discuss why diversity and inclusion matters to your audience. Show NotesConnect With: Julie Kratz: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emilie helps us to understand why inclusion matters, and why it's important for institutions to practice humility.

This is a very special episode. I speak parent to parent with Melissa Winchell about the struggles our families are facing on COVID19 lockdown. Melissa's family was featured on ABC News recently, along with mine and few others. ABC News were exploring the impact COVID19 lockdown is having on special needs families like ours. I speak with Melissa about the challenges she's facing as a special needs parent, while on lockdown. We both talk very openly about our fears, concerns and the many struggles our kids are currently facing, as we get used to our new normal. This is a very emotional episode and it provides amazing insight into special needs parenting under these lockdown conditions. We discuss some very difficult things that special needs parents are worrying about as a result of the current crisis. About Melissa Winchell: Melissa Winchell, Ed.D., is a disabled parent of kids with disabilities, including a 10-year-old daughter with Down syndrome, ASD, medical complexity, and multiple behavior diagnoses. She is a lifelong public educator and a current assistant professor of secondary education at Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA. She is president of Inclusion Matters, Inc., a non-profit advocating for and educating disabled families. You can find Melissa: Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/melissawinchell (twitter.com/melissawinchell) Follow Inclusion Matters on https://my.captivate.fm/facebook.com/WBSEPAC (facebook.com/WBSEPAC) IMPORTANT INFORMATION I wanted to provide you with a list of reliable sources for information regarding COVID19. Facts, science medicine and accurate, truthful information matter now more than ever. These are some of the people and medical facilities that I trust and rely on for information about this pandemic. Please give them a follow. Dr. Tara C. Smith Professor, infectious disease epidemiologist Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aetiology (twitter.com/aetiology) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/aracsmith.com (aracsmith.com) Cleveland Clinic Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/clevelandclinic (twitter.com/clevelandclinic) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/clevelandclinic.org (clevelandclinic.org) Mayo Clinic Twitter:https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/mayoclinic (twitter.com/mayoclinic) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/mayoclinic.org (mayoclinic.org) CDC Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/cdcgov (twitter.com/cdcgov) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/cdc.gov (cdc.gov) http://bit.ly/2ZPjjAx (Support This Podcast) You can find me: https://my.captivate.fm/theautismdad.com (theautismdad.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/theautismdad (https://twitter.com/theautismdad) This episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children's. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit http://bit.ly/39HzS5Z (theautismdad.com/mightier) and find out more information, including how to get a free 30 day trial. This episode is brought to you by AngelSense. Wandering is a huge problem in the Autism community and it's reached epidemic levels. AngelSense is working to save the lives of Autistic kids who wander, by empowering parents with GPS tracking tools that helps them to immediately intervene should an episode of elopement occur. Visit http://bit.ly/2tCYw7o (angelsense.com) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices) Mentioned in this episode: BrainyAct BrainyAct® provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs delivered via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Asperger's, Dyslexia, and ADHD. BrainyAct activates the underdeveloped areas of the brain through exercises that strategically target a child's balance, gravity, gross/fine motor, rhythm and timing, visual motor perception, and memory. Putting hope in motion means putting your...

Fiona Young, Hive Learning, joins the HRD Live Podcast live from the HRD Summit UK 2020 to discuss unconscious bias, defining real inclusion, the pivotal importance of learning in revolutionising inclusion in business, and much more. The post Fiona Young, Hive Learning: Why inclusion matters and how to make it work appeared first on HRD.

Doing a charity spot about diversity inclusion leads me to (wait, what?) talk about some of my own small experiences with and observations on.  What are yours? How can we do different? Better? Be more inclusive? Take action that aligns with us genuinely and invites people different from us to the table, even to build and create and reimagine a new kind of table? A table where unheard voices are heard. Where unseen people are seen. Where what matters matters.  Mentioned in this episode:  The breakfast https://riseuptogether.org/ #10yearsrising https://www.instagram.com/riseupforgirls/ Good people dinners (and good conversation, oh so much conversation) https://www.goodpeopledinners.com/dinners --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this podcast, Littler employment attorney Cindy-Ann Thomas, co-chair of the firm's EEO & Diversity Practice Group joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld for a deep dive into diversity and inclusion issues. "Diversity is really not the problem for most employers, it's inclusion," said Thomas. This means taking a good, hard look at the organization's systems and practices. Nonetheless, Thomas noted that it is important for employers to ensure their interviewing panels are diverse. Otherwise, she asserted, "You end up with a team of mini-me's."

In her new book inclusive design expert Kat Holmes explains why the most effective business models and products are the ones that benefit the greatest variety of people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allyship. What does that actually mean for you and me? Especially as we navigate uncertain waters, uncharted territory, as things in the world look very different than they did just a short while ago.  This is a year for changes. It's a decade for change. I know that there was a rallying cry at the end of 2019, that 2020 was going to be different. And boy has it ever been different. This is just the beginning. It's important to understand the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. And for those of you who are not of color, understanding your ability to be an ally to people of color is extremely important for you to know that this is a marathon, not a sprint, and this is not going to be done overnight. This episode is going to be both teaching and sharing, and I want your input. Regardless of where you're listening right now, come over to my podcast page and share with me openly, honestly, your thoughts. We are diving deep into the topic of what it means to have diversity and to be inclusive and equitable and what does this mean for our and your business. Biggest Takeaways: Allyship is a lifelong process of building relationships based on trust, consistency and accountability with marginalized individuals or groups of people. Like sales is based on building relationships. It's based on trust, consistency and accountability.Take a look at your core values. Does it accurately reflect what you want to put out in the world? Do you need to have something that allows you more flexibility around being more inclusive in your language, more diversity and focused in your hiring practices or the way that you have people on your team represented?This is shifting the way that we all do business, regardless of what your fundamental belief might be. For diversity equity and inclusion, it means that we're going to be able to see change. And more importantly, that we're going to be part of the change.  Highlights:The first step into the journey of allyship [07:19]A story my friend shared with me about being pulled over by the police. How she was able to lead with compassion and be direct, but at the same time, be respectful and allow this police officer to see her point of view. [09:45]Why you may be indirectly discriminating against the people that you desperately want to serve. [12:15]When it's no longer okay to simply have good intentions. It is much more important now that you have the ability to understand the impact of your intentions, words, and the choices that you're making. [15:00]The first step into opening up the conversation [16:41]How to continually improve as it is a marathon, not a sprint [18:31]Why you need internal policies and how to communicate them to your team [21:27]Putting your money where your mouth is - When you do things in a way that makes your customers feel like you're congruent to them, it no longer feels like selling. It feels like an intimate relationship and somebody who really understands them. [24:15]Resources to Help You Master The Sales Game!They are the perfect companion to my Master The Sales Game podcast, so you can take the next step to getting more of those sales