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Adams’ County Diversity and Inclusion Division

Diversity:

The condition of having or being composed of differing elements, values, experiences, knowledge, and strengths, acknowledging each individual, and recognizing their individuality.

AND

Inclusivity:

The purposeful intent to embrace all people, including those who might be otherwise excluded or marginalized by race, gender identity, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, etc. The goal of inclusivity is to create a work environment and services that are equitable and understanding.

This diverse and inclusivity effort is comprised of three steps.

• The aim is to provide cultural humility training to all county employees, so they can have a better understanding of historic trauma.
• There will be interviews among county employees, to gain an understanding of current employer cultural practices.
• There will be a county wide dissemination of a cultural assessment, to create dialogue about diversity and inclusion.

Larimer County is working on an initiative to be more inclusive of those with disabilities, such as creating internships and other employer opportunities.

Question – is the above diverse and inclusion program geared towards those with disabilities

Answer – Yes

Contact

Dennis Swain

Diversity and Inclusion Administrator

4430 S. Adams County Parkway
Brighton, CO 80601

Ph: 720.523.6325
Fx: 720.523.6114

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Next Colorado Department Human Services Board Meeting is on 4/3/2020 at 8:30am at 405 West 9^th St. Pueblo, CO 81003

Karin Jeffco HS:

• Karin from Jefferson County Human Services spoke about the plan with Age Friendly Community development and how the focus is on the 8 domains of livability. They are: Transportation, Housing, Health Services, Sociable Communities, Respect Social Isolation, Outdoor Space, Civic Employment nd information/ Education.
• The Age Friendly New Vision Statement is: “Supporting livable communities for all ages and abilities.” This is because they want to be mindful of other population around. They want to continue engaging municipalities involved.

Jeffco LCC Standing alone?

• It seems that the decision is being directed towards stay under and continue to follow the new Age Friendly Community and find that one of the biggest challenges may be funding if we were to go off on our own. The full decision will be made next month.

Strategic Plan

• Went over the goals Jeffco LCC would like to focus on. One idea is the sidewalks and them needing more attention. It is not that accessible and dangerous to pedestrians.

AIRA support letter

• At this time, no decision has been made. I followed up with Ed Neuberg and found that there is not a non-English speaking program or that the cost is not accessible for those who are low income. A follow-up will happen after Ed Neuberg’s meeting on the 12^th for more details.

• Some questions that were emailed and addressed about this matter were:

• Is there an opportunity to have multi languages for this program? If so, how long before that would be implemented?
• If there is a blind person or a person with low vision using the phone as their eyes and they have their white cane, bags and maybe something else, how are they going to be able to manage the phone to where the person seeing is able to assist yet still manage their items?
• Is there a program that would eventually be accessible for low income people to get the glasses at a lesser price than the $25 per month?
• What type of accommodations will be made for those who are of low-income?

Next meeting: April 2nd 1:30-3:30.