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This site uses the Open Source Content Management System Plone and has been designed to be completely accessible and usable, working in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG v1.0). If there is anything on this site — accessibility or validation related — that is not according to the standard, please contact the Site Administration, and not the Plone Team.

Access keys

Access keys are a navigation device enabling you to get around this web site using your keyboard.

Available access keys

This site uses a setup that closely matches most international recommendations on access keys. These are:

  • 1 — Home Page
  • 2 — Skip to content
  • 3 — Site Map
  • 4 — Search field focus
  • 5 — Advanced Search
  • 6 — Site navigation tree
  • 9 — Contact information
  • 0 — Access Key details

Accessibility Statement

We have undertaken to use our knowledge and understanding of the ways in which different people access the Internet, to develop a web site that is clear and simple for everybody to use.

Validation

We have used XHTML 1.0 and CSS that conforms to specification, as laid out by the W3C because we believe that usability and accessibility must have a solid foundation. If anything on this web site does not validate correctly, please contact the Site Administration, and not the Plone Team.

We have also endeavoured to achieve AA accessibility as measured against version 1.0 of the WCAG. We are aware however, that a number of the checkpoints of the WCAG are subjective — and although we are sure that we have met them squarely, there may be instances where interpretation may vary.

Diversity Council Goals and Purpose

Purpose

Growing equitable communities rooted in compassion where all facets of human identity are understood and respected, and where every individual acts conscientiously and with courage.


Our Goals

Global: An equitable and inclusive community, where all individuals are empowered, conscientious, and courageous.

Civic Equity: Civic Equity is the realization of a society where all individuals receive equitable access to resources, protections, and opportunities. Each person enjoys: (a) equal treatment under law, both through law enforcement and the judicial system; (b) equitable access to and
representation in the political process; and (c) equal opportunity to engage in the design of and benefit from inclusive public policy.

Educational Equity: Educational equity exists when all individuals are fully prepared for the roles of their choice, regardless of personal or social circumstances. Educational equity requires systems of support that result in full access to opportunities that lead to personal growth.

Health Equity: Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of wellbeing for all individuals, regardless of personal or social determinants of health. Health equity requires the social, economic, and environmental conditions that result in full access to opportunities that lead to healthy lives.


D&I Status/News

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Preserving community area resources knowledge (March 11, 2023)

Rochester Area Resource List sourced from Diversity Council and link to Beam search engine.

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Commitment to Action for Racial Justice project (February 22, 2023)

1Q2023 NPC Quarterly Commitment Meeting Takeaways: Meeting Notes, YouTube of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. 

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RCTC/Perkins Grant Opportunity (February 13, 2023)

RCTC/Perkins Grant: The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century

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MNDOT: Highway Heavy Carpenter Rochester Training (February 10, 2023)

Free five-week program. Starter tool set included after completing the program

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Black History Month Series of Events (February 01, 2023)

(1) 2024 Black History Month Press Release; (2) 2022 Black History Month Press Release; (3) 2021 Black History Month Press Release  

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Community Health Assessment Process (January 27, 2023)

2021 - 2023 CHIP Priorities and Status; 2024 - 2026 CHIP Priorities

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Zumbro Valley Medical Society (January 27, 2023)

1. Zumbro Valley Medical Society Awards its 2022 Community Service Award to Olmsted County Housing Stability Team;   

2. Zumbro Valley Medical Society program aims to connect medical students with local service providers as part of academic year elective.

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United Way of Olmsted County (January 22, 2023)

Investing in Community-Led Solutions:Centering Black Voices through Participatory Grantmaking

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Housing Alliance Coalition BIPOC Co-designing (January 19, 2023)

Housing Alliance Coalition BIPOC Co-designing Co-designing report

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Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) Newsletter (December 17, 2022)

December 2022 Newsletter; February 2022, Black History Month Newsletter

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