Learning from the autistic community and caregivers of individuals with autism to better understand how we can advocate for the populations we serve
Seeking partnerships with community members and DEI practitioners to build capacity internally
Continually seeking professional development opportunities related to DEI
Continuing to carve out time during recurring meetings for ongoing discussions about inclusive language, cultural responsiveness, advocacy, social justice, and representation
Evaluating Curriculum and Materials
Continuously evaluating and updating curriculum and training materials—including training videos, content, graphics, and illustrations—to be more inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible
Seeking feedback from customers and community members about the inclusivity of our curriculum and materials, as well as ideas for additional DEI initiatives
Creating a feedback form on our website for requests related to increasing diversity and representation in our materials (e.g., visual supports)
Creating instructional materials related to culturally responsive teaching
Hiring, Recruitment, and Retention
Evaluating our recruitment and retainment practices to build a diverse and inclusive organization
Continue offering employees competitive benefits, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements
Creating a leadership course for all employees to participate in
Dedicating time for wellness and establishing personal connections to foster inclusion and belonging in the workplace
Building Relationships with our Community
Expanding our work with families to encourage collaboration, shared goals, and consistency between home and school
Seeking volunteer opportunities to better serve our community
Advocating for the autistic community and students with disabilities by promoting acceptance and inclusion
Evaluating our sponsorships through a DEI lens
Evaluating our suppliers through a DEI lens
Increasing Access
Expanding accessibility in trainings and curricular materials:
Adding captions to all videos
Adjusting content to meet accessibility guidelines
Increasing access for non-English speaking providers, students, and families
Creating visual supports and resources in multiple languages
Providing translated materials and/or interpretation during training
Expanding curriculum materials to be multi-culturally relevant
Continuing to provide free resources to families and educators
Working with districts and schools to ensure our services reach educators and students from multi-cultural backgrounds (including underprivileged populations)
Sustainability and Reducing our Carbon Footprint
Creating instructional materials related to sustainability and climate justice
Examining our sustainability practices to create initiatives related to reducing our carbon footprint
Using digital tools in lieu of printed materials (i.e., workshop handouts) to minimize printing and waste