DIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT

DIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT

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The diverse composition of American society in various aspects makes it important to come up with a policy for unity. In the interest of the federal government, there has been increasing debate that a strategic diversity policy is adopted. In response to the emerging social, economic and political climate, it is imperative that an inclusive policy statement is enacted to promote continued peaceful co-existence of different people in the society. In respect to USA Organization Diversity Facilitation Project, it was established that American is made up of diverse socially, economically and politically minded people hence need to promote harmony for a unity philosophy (Dulmus & Sowers, 2012). It is important to underscore the concept of diversity in this case. Although there are several meanings attached to diversity, in this case it takes into consideration the physical orientation of different people. In other words, there are physically disadvantaged people in the American society who need equal consideration within the socio-economic and political framework (Newman & Berry, 2002). In regard to this fact, a policy to improve their general welfare has been on the spotlight hence the creation of American disability act (ADA). By incorporating this disabled needs group within the development framework of the society, there is bound to be a significant improvement in social policy agenda (Thompson & Campbell, 2008). To achieve the overall diversity, there is a need to set training program that would facilitate the overall policy implementation.

Some of the critical diversity policy concerns include the various facilities structures in public and private places. The question is whether they accommodate the physically challenged in terms of accessibility. To promote a development geared towards this issue, training is the best option as far as the USA organization is concerned. To begin with, the training facilities recruitment needs to be transparent and non-discriminate in any perspective. The staff must incorporate representative group of the diverse social framework of the entire USA including the Disabled (Jones, 2003). The next aspect of this policy is the learning room planning which must consider the special need of the disabled. According to the ADA, there are some modifications that such training facilities must meet to qualify as diversified. One of the ADA compliant requirements is the use of video aids for the hearing impaired. Other training facilities like computers must be modified to capture the different physical challenges across the disabled (Rhoads, 2010). The buildings must meet ADA minimum requirement of easy accessibility by disabled on wheelchair as this promotes easier management of their movement in and out.

It is important to highlight the basic issues of discussion in any day, and this reflects on the overall Agenda of every training session. By bring learners from different backgrounds and harmonizing language of communication, it is evident that the Agenda of unity is taken care of. The classrooms are likely to be large, therefore, need for additional training personnel (Jaeger & Bowman, 2002). Besides, when the learners note the diversity in terms of their instructor’s background, color, sex, race among others, they develop the spirit of respect to cultural diversity hence appreciate each other.

Increased campaign for diversity policy requires collaboration between government and the private sector. Its benefits are of great significance in promoting national co-operation and spirit of unity and appreciation of socio-economic and political diversity besides the physical nature difference. The issue of disabled in the contemporary society is a good indicator of a considerate society to the physically challenged.

References

Davidson, M., & Fielden, S. L. (2003). Individual diversity and psychology in organizations. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.

Dulmus, C. N., & Sowers, K. M. (2012). Social work fields of practice: Historical trends, professional issues, and future opportunities. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley & Sons.

Jaeger, P. T., & Bowman, C. A. (2002). Disability matters: Legal and pedagogical issues of disability in education. Westport, Conn: Bergin & Garvey.

Jones, N. L. (2003). The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Overview, regulations, and interpretations. New York: Novinka Books.

Newman, D. S., & Berry, M. (2002). Opening doors: Pathways to diverse donors. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Rhoads, M. A. (2010). The ADA companion guide: Understanding the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley.

Thompson, L. K., & Campbell, M. R. (2008). Diverse methodologies in the study of music teaching and learning. Charlotte, N.C: Information Age Pub.