Our Commitment to Social Justice
The IIDA Oregon Chapter is dedicated to making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion the consistent thread that runs through all the work we do. We define Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as:
Diversity for the IIDA Oregon Chapter is a celebration of unique backgrounds and life experiences that helps us gain perspective and have a greater opportunity for continued growth, learning and understanding. Diversity means having representation within the organization that reflects the make-up of Oregon’s demographics. This includes individuals with various backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, age, race, ability, socioeconomic status, occupation, and level of experience.
Equity for the IIDA Oregon Chapter is the recognition that certain groups have experienced disproportionately negative impacts that have prevented equal access and opportunity. This Chapter recognizes that everyone has different starting points related to their lived experiences and that we must acknowledge and actively create access and opportunities that are equitable. The pursuit of equity is ongoing and requires this organization to identify and actively eliminate barriers that have historically prevented full participation.
Inclusion for the IIDA Oregon Chapter is a welcoming and open environment that values varied experiences and promotes expression. It invites our community to share their diverse experiences and opinions, in a safe and respectful environment, without judgment. Inclusivity means actively providing access and creating opportunities that welcomes everyone, especially to those who have been historically excluded by systems of power.
Through our commitment to diversity and equity, we actively create an inclusive design community.
Additional Resources:
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Websites & TED Talks:
– CIDQ DEI Scholarship
– JUST Label – A New Era of Corporate Transparency
– Your Identity Is Your Super Power | America Ferrera (Link to full TEDTalk)
– This Is What LGBT Life Is Like Around the World
– TED Talk: How Diversity Makes Teams More Innovative
– TED Talk: Inclusion by Design
– TED Talk: How to make design really inclusive
– Perspective: An interior of inclusion, or the illusion of inclusion
– Interior Design Magazine: Diversity and inclusion in the interiors industry
– McKensey & Company: What is diversity, equity and inclusion
– TED Talk: I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much
– TED Talk: When we design for disability, we all benefit
– TED Talk: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for All | Catarina Rivera | TEDxRolandPark
Local Organizations:
– Partners in Diversity
– Formation: The Design Mentorship Collaborative
– Project Color Corps
Books and Podcasts
– What Can a Body Do? How We Meet the Built World. by Sara Hendren
– The Girl Who Fell From The Sky by Heidi W. Durrow
– How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive by Jennifer Brown
– Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives by Howard J. Ross
– The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes