Topic: Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Growing Up NYC
Growing Up NYC is mobile-friendly website that makes it simple for families to learn about and access city programs, as well as services and activities available to New York residents.
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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion After all these years, ‘welfare reform’ is the same racist dog whistle it always was
“Welfare reform” is often racially-coded, as it is used as a dog-whistle to propagate hostility towards poor people of color.
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Accessibility Language and Disability Access in NYC
Description of NYC language and disability access requirements, along with best practices to improve communication between NYC government and its diverse constituents.
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Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Study to Identify Methods to Assess Equity: Report to the President
Study by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget assessing methods for determining whether agency policies and actions create or exacerbate barriers to full and equal participation by eligible individuals. This study followed the Executive Order on racial equity.
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Human-Centered Design Project Snapshot: Designed by Community Program
The article outlines NYC Opportunity's "Designed by Community" program, which funds and empowers local leaders to create solutions for challenges in marginalized communities. Initially focused on government projects, the program pivoted during the pandemic to support community-led initiatives, with projects ranging from mentorship programs to tech tools for public housing residents.