8: Next Steps.

“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.” –Ola Joseph

Continue the Journey

What’s up?

And that’s a wrap! What did you learn this year? What did the residents/office staff you work with learn? What are some ideas to pay forward to future community members? Now is the time to start thinking about the future (and all the opportunities that can come with it!)

Make the Connection

Community Connections

Programming/ OA Staff Development Ideas

*Talk with your supervisor about how you can use these ideas to meet your staff expectations related to creating an inclusive residential environment.

Global Connections

COOL-UMBUS TIDBIT

  • Over 70% of the employees at the Columbus restaurant Hot Chicken Takeover, were formerly incarcerated or homeless. They were hired as part of an inclusive practice designed to employ anyone with “an orientation towards personal growth and a willingness to respond to coaching.” Taken from  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Chicken_Takeover

CULTURAL INSIGHTS

  • April 8-16 is Jewish Passover
  • April 8 is Wesak (Buddha Day)
  • April 12 is Easter
  • April 22 is Earth Day
  • April 23 Ramadan Begins