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DEIA
Resources, articles, and events relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the federal workplace.
Resources on DEIA
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Office of Personnel Management: Agency Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Strategic Plan
OPM’s DEIA Strategic Plan identifies goals accompanied by actionable strategies that will advance our human capital priorities.
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Office of Personnel Management: Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
OPM’s governmentwide DEIA policies, guidance, and strategic plans, presidential executive orders, federal personnel programs, and …
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Introduction to self-description
Help create inclusive digital spaces with these tips for using self-descriptions in virtual meetings or conference calls.
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Embedding Equity in Civic Design to Transform Customer Experience
This case study describes how two civic designers at different agencies embed equity in civic design to transform federal customer …
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Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council
Principal interagency forum to implement and sustain a national strategy for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across the …
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Executive Order 14091
Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
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Government-wide DEIA: Our Progress and Path Forward to Building a Better Workforce for the American People
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 2022 Annual Report
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Government-Wide Strategic Plan to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
Five foundational principles lay out key steps agencies can take to strengthen DEIA in their workforce policies, practices, and culture.
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Executive Order 14035
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
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An introduction to pronouns
A guide for government employees and contractors to understand and use pronouns in the workplace.
News and Events on DEIA
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Latinx Identity in Design, Tech, and Government
TTS highlights Latinx employees in civic tech by outlining how ethnicity is defined and reported, and its importance in designing better products and services.
Celebrating Hispanic (and Latinx) Heritage Month at TTS: An Intersection of Identity and Public Service
In this blog, six Technology Transformation Services (TTS) employees share stories of identity and their paths into public service.
Closing the Disability Divide
Over 67 million people in the United States have a disability, constituting the largest diversity group in the country. Despite decades of advocacy and struggle, people with disabilities continue to experience significant gaps in health and well-being, educational attainment, employment, and wealth compared to people without disabilities. These gaps have been termed the “disability divide.” The purpose of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness campaign at the National Institutes of Health is to educate staff regarding the divide and to celebrate those who help close the disability divide by advocating for people with disabilities. — via National Institutes of Health
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Observed annually in October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, the theme for NDEAM 2022, Disability: Part of the Equity Equation. — via Department of Labor
Five Procurement Strategies for Diverse Digital Services
Modern digital services require a close connection between federal agencies and contractors, as well as customers and other stakeholders. Use these five practical tips to attract and empower contractors who value diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Building and Supporting a Diverse Technology Workforce in the Federal Government
Brian Whittaker, acting Chief Innovation Officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), shares his personal reflections on the importance of a diverse workforce in government and civic tech.
10 Hiring Tips for Attracting Underrepresented Digital Services Talent to Serve
As we focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) as a priority across the federal government, what are some ideas we can keep in mind as we build our digital teams?
Celebrating Black History at TTS: Reflections on the Challenges of the Past and Present
Technology Transformation Services (TTS) has a vision for a government that is trusted, modern, and provides services for all. During Black History Month, two of our affinity groups took the opportunity to balance celebration with reflection on the challenges of the past and present.
New on Section508.gov: Integrating Accessibility into DEIA Implementation Plans
New on Section508.gov: Integrating Accessibility into DEIA Implementation Plans — Accessibility, the “A” in DEIA, is a foundation on which the federal workforce must build diversity, equity and inclusion for people with disabilities. Without accessibility, we cannot truly achieve the others.
The GSA Government-wide IT Accessibility Program has published “Integrating Accessibility into Agency Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Implementation Plans,” a guide designed to support the Accessibility roadmap outlined in the Government-wide Strategic Plan to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce. The guidance contained in this article is a preliminary step before offering broader updates to guidance and best practices materials to meet this objective.
— via Section508.gov
Innovation
Prioritizing Equity in Government-Led Innovation Programs
For the second year, college and university students are leveraging the TOP model from Census to build hands-on skills and address some of our nation’s most pressing challenges.
Innovation
TTS Reflects: Black Histories to Celebrate Year-Round
Black history is American history. In this blog, TTS employees share how Black history makers can inspire our work and innovation year-round.
