Overview
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee provide County employees with learning and development opportunities throughout the year. These opportunities come in the form of D&I events, training, articles in our internal newsletter, or resources.
Resources
Check out some of the resources below. Want to add to it? Email diversity&[email protected].
- Resources On Race In America
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The Johnson County Diversity and Inclusion Committee compiled a list of our top-ten recommended media about race- including books, documentaries, podcasts, articles, videos, and essays - to help employees seek out information, develop a more comprehensive view of the issues, and become better allies.
- Articles
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Learn disability etiquette tips, LGBTQ basics, or test yourself for hidden bias.
When interacting with a person with a disability it is important to be mindful of how best to do so, depending on his or her disability. These etiquette tips will help you in your relationship with a person with a disability.
Learn about inclusive language, LGBTQ basics, discrimination fast facts and more from OneIowa, a LGBTQ equality organization.
The mission of Project Implicit is to educate the public about bias and to provide a “virtual laboratory” for collecting data on the internet. Project Implicit scientists produce high-impact research that forms the basis of our scientific knowledge about bias and disparities.
- Videos
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Checkout the LGBTQ 101 presentation from OneIowa or the Disability Sensitivity training video.
LGBTQ 101 Presentation by OneIowa
Disability Sensitivity Training
- E-Learning
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Johnson County employees interested in learning more about diversity, inclusion, microagressions in the workplace, and unconscious bias, please email diversity&[email protected]
A tool that breaks down the concept of gender.
- Lunch & Learning
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"Lunch & Learn" sessions are held monthly and hosted by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Click on the content below to watch past Lunch & Learn events.