Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The League of Women Voters, in both its values and practices, affirms its belief and commitment to diversity and inclusion. LWV recognizes that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision making, and subscribes to the belief that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the values it upholds.
Inclusiveness enhances the organization’s ability to respond more effectively to changing conditions and needs, and therefore, LWV will in both principles and practices promote the inclusion in participation in any activity of LWV all persons whatever their gender, race, socio-economic status, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
Read the League’s policies that define its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by clicking here.
DEI IN THE NEWS
JULY WAS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
On July 26, 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law and every July since we’ve celebrated Disability Pride Month in the U.S.! The passing of the ADA was monumental for the disability community, but it was only the beginning and we still have a lot of work to do to ensure equity for people with disabilities. As our partners at Detroit Disability Power put it, “The ADA is the floor, not the ceiling. We organize to build on the wins of the ADA, and create a more accessible and inclusive community for everyone.” In honor of the 33 years since the passage of the ADA, here are 3 facts about disability:
- Disability is a normal, beautiful part of human diversity.
- Disabled people are part of every community on earth–always have been and always will be! The disability justice movement is, therefore, inherently intersectional.
- People with disabilities account for over 20% of the population–our community leaders must organize with this in mind.
Learn more about disability inclusion and dismantling ableism by checking out these resources compiled by our partner, DDP!
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League of Women Voters of Grosse Pointe, 32 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Serving the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods Communities.