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DEI Initiatives

The Department on Aging has an internal Equity Advisory Council that brings together employees from across the agency to advance equity initiatives. The Council meets every other month, and three dedicated subcommittees meet monthly to focus on three key goals. These goals are:

  • Ensuring that the programs administered and monitored by the Department reflect the values of racial equity, cultural competency, and diversity
  • Increasing staff diversity
  • Developing a work culture that promotes racial equity and diversity
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DEI Explained

Common Misunderstandings vs. Reality

IDoA Language Access Plan

IDoA Language Access Plan

In the Aging Community, we have discovered that language barriers can have a marked effect on intercultural service encounters for ESL (English as a Second Language) Aging Customers.

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IDoA Language Access Plan PPT Training

Ensuring individuals with limited English proficiency are provided with language assistance services.  

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Equity Advisory Council

Desiré Bernard - Chair

Rhonda Armstead - Co-Chair

Veronica Espina - Co-Chair

Kelly Richards - Co-Chair

Pamela Martinez Ruiz - Co-Chair

Kelly Richards - Co-Chair

Robin A. Tucker - Co-Chair

Benny Davies

Yesenia Garcia

Iris Huber

Jeanice McDade

Dana Niehaus

Liz Vogt

Sharon L. Warren

General Resources List