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October 2020
Language Matters: How Words Shape Our View
Americans, now more than ever, recognize the importance of finding a common language. Words are important. In order to have conversations about bias of any kind, we must first start from a common language.
And while, historically, language has left many behind, communities have risen and redefined how language is used. This session will explore the ways in which language affects the representation and inclusion of people. Join CSG as we have an honest discussion on how words matter.
Find out more »State Approaches to Reducing Health Disparities
COVID-19 has highlighted health disparities — differences in health and health care experienced by groups based on social, economic and environmental factors. This panel discussion will examine the various policy approaches that state leaders have taken to reduce health disparities in their states, both before and during the pandemic. This session will include discussion on state approaches to improving access to care, addressing the rural/urban divide and improving health systems. Join us as we explore the health disparity challenges facing states and begin to develop strategies for reducing these disparities.
Find out more »November 2020
Inclusive COVID-19 Relief: Impacts on Immigrant Communities and State-Level Responses
Recent research shows the disproportionate impacts of the coronavirus pandemic has had on low-income and minority communities in the U.S. In fact, in addition to individual health outcomes, Black and immigrant populations across the country have been more likely to experience adverse economic impacts as a result of COVID-19 as well. In this session, featured speakers will discuss the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on immigrant communities and the cross-cutting factors that have given rise to these outcomes. It will also seek to explore strategies that state officials can employ to address these disparities through informed policymaking.
Find out more »Ensuring a Disability Perspective in State Policy
This session will highlight how states can ensure a disability perspective in state policymaking, whether through caucuses, special initiatives or personal representation. This session will also cover how states can include individuals with disabilities in broader decision-making, for example including a disability perspective in commissions on transportation or the future of work.
Find out more »December 2020
Disability Employment Etiquette
Presented by the CSG SEED Initiative
Disability etiquette training may seem like something we, as public servants, shouldn’t need as we seek to help and serve our communities. However, there are many phrases, well-intended actions and even thoughts that are actually received as a prejudice or discrimination towards people with disabilities. During this webinar, we will explore general best practices for how to interact with individuals with disabilities and integrate inclusive practices. Acknowledging individual prejudice or errors in past behavior can be an enlightening but vulnerable process. Breaking participants into small groups to work through several situational examples can provide an outlet for learning, growth and expression. Rejoin entire group briefly at the end of the session to review the examples provided to solidify the training.
Find out more »Inclusive Legislatures, Courts and Cabinets
Ensuring the presence of a variety of voices in public office can spur innovation and creativity, improve the quality of discussions, expand the constituencies served by members and ensure high quality policy and programming outcomes. This session will highlight how states can ensure a diversity of perspective in state policymaking and cover how states can include diverse perspectives in broader decision-making. During this session, a number of speakers will share their personal experience in office and lead legislators in small breakout sessions on ensuring diversity in policymaking. Populations of interest may include individuals with disabilities, individuals from the LGBTQ community and legislators of color.
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