DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE

 

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ACHCA values and seeks to advance and promote diverse and inclusive participation within the organization regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, or disability. 

This Committee aims to create a culture of inclusive leadership in the long-term care industry that supports the goals and development of the diversity of the people we care for and the staff who care for them. Its mission focused on Member Engagement and Program Development. 

 

December 2023
Diversity Calendar

12/1 – World AIDS Day 

12/3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities

12/5 – International Volunteer Day

12/7 – Hanukkah (begins at sundown)

12/9 – International Genocide Prevention Day

12/10 – International Human Rights Day

12/15 – Hanukkah ends at sunset (Jewish)

12/21 –Yule Winter Solstice

12/16-24 – Las Posadas: A religious festival celebrated in Mexico and parts of the U.S. during the Christmas season.

12/25 – Christmas

12/26 – Kwanzaa: An 8-day holiday (Celebration of African Customs & Cultures)

12/31 – New Year’s Eve 

Resources: https://www.diversityresources.com; Celebrate diversity; Schedule respectfully.

https://www.worktango.com/resources/articles/dei-planning-calendar-for-2023

       

DEI COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

ACHCA members, if you have questions on how to GET INVOLVED, contact any committee member! 

Read the DEI newsletter:

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December Observances:

  • HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
  • Universal Human Rights Month

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks