Dreams Go On, inc. is committed to creating an environment and workplace that is fair and
inclusive to all employees, volunteers and clients, regardless of their race, gender, physical or cognitive/intellectual ability, religion, or sexual orientation.

 

At Dreams Go On, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, appreciated, and included, and believe that our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy will help us to achieve this goal.

 

Our DEI policy outlines our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It outlines how we
are taking the necessary steps to ensure that everyone, employees as well as clients, will feel included, respected, appreciated, and welcomed in our program.

 

Types of Diversity and Their Definitions:
 Diversity: The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of
different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations,
etc. (Oxford English Dictionary)

 Equity: The act of being fair and impartial. It recognizes that each individual has
different needs and circumstances, and it involves intentionally providing access to
necessary resources, advancement opportunities, salary standards, etc. (Marin Health
and Human Services – marinhhs.org)

 Inclusion: The practice of creating an environment where all individuals, regardless of
their diverse backgrounds, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to
participate and contribute (American Psychology Association – apa.org).

 Race: refers to dividing people into groups, often based on physical characteristics
(verywellmind.com)

 Ethnicity: Belonging to a population group or subgroup of people who share a common
background or decent (Oxford English Dictionary)

 Gender and Sexual Orientation: Gender and Sexual Orientation Diversity and Inclusion
refers to the inclusion, involvement, and respect toward all members, regardless of
gender identification or sexual orientation.

 Age: Age Diversity and Inclusion involves hiring and involving individuals of various age
groups and generations.

 Religion: Regardless of religious beliefs, all members should be welcomed, respected,
and involved in workplace operations.

 Culture: All people should be respected and equally included regardless of cultural
backgrounds or differences.

 Political Beliefs: Regardless of political opinions, ideologies, and beliefs within a specific
group of society, each employee and client will have equal opportunity and inclusion.

 Physical Abilities and Disabilities: People with various levels of physical abilities,
attributes, and disabilities should be equally included. Physical Disability and Inclusion
aims to remove any stereotypes, assumptions, or misconceptions about people with
physical disabilities or diagnoses.

 Veteran Status: Hiring, including, and fairly treating individuals, regardless of veteran
status, is important. Veterans should have equal opportunities in the workplace and
client base.

 Intellectual, Cognitive, and Emotional Abilities, Disabilities, and Diagnoses: All people
should be included and treated fairly and equally, with respect, regardless of the
diversity in how different people think, learn, process information, focus, approach
tasks, etc.

 Psychological Safety: An environment where people feel comfortable, confident, and
safe to express their opinions, concerns, ask questions, and admit mistakes without
fearing negative consequence.

Why are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Important?
Diversity, Equity, and inclusion are important in the workplace because each individual - with their unique backgrounds, experiences, opinions, and viewpoints – can provide valuable and important considerations and information to enhance better decision making and performance.

Additionally, it is important that we foster an environment that provides psychological safety to all members, as well as provide an environment where they can be most successful through any appropriate accommodations. We are committed to creating an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and biases. Once diversity and inclusion are achieved, we can better excel in the areas of teamwork, collaboration, innovation, decision making and conflict resolution, representation, creativity, and much more!

 

Dreams Go On DEI Initiatives:

•  Fair treatment of all employees, volunteers, riders, and other individuals involved in the program

•  Equal access to opportunities to all members

•  Teamwork and collaboration

•  Fair and inclusive hiring procedures, as well as volunteer and rider acceptance

•  Scheduling flexibility to allow for cultural, religious, medical, and other necessary individual accommodation

•  Accessibility in our facility

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Who does our DEI Policy apply to?
Everyone!

•  Staff

•  Riders

•  Volunteers

•  Prospective staff, riders, and volunteers

•  Visitors and observers

•  Board and committee members