LeadingAge Virginia is committed  to using open hearts and minds to expand the world of possibilities of aging. Our focus is to be a leading advocate for all of Virginia’s aging population. To maintain this status, we promote  fair and open access to our services through continuous improvement of our policies and procedures targeted to remove barriers. We join our member communities to  embrace the diverse perspectives of residents, employees and partners representing all genders, orientations, cultures, races, economic status and ability. We are steadfast in our pursuit to lead today,  challenge ourselves in respectful dialogue, learn from the past and create opportunities  to build a bright future for all who meet us.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Concepts & Resources

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Know the Difference
• Accenture Inclusion & The Power of Diversity | Accenture
• LeadingAge & Brandermill Woods: LGBTQ Inclusion
• McGregor: Black Lives Matter
• Aldersgate - Dimensions of Diversity
• Broadmead Diversity & Inclusion: The Journey Doesn't End

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Your Board & Leadership

• The importance of supporting the wellbeing of underrepresented team members
• How the Best Bosses Interrupt Bias on Their Teams
• Five Strategies to Infuse D&I into Your Organization 
• Building a Culture of DEL & Empathy in the Workplace
• Self Reflection & Role of Leadership
• Improving Board’s Performance Through a Lens on Diversity
• Recruiting Board Members from Diverse Organizations 
• Boards Partnership Role with Championing DEI 
• DEI Council Library
• Lead on Diversity and Inclusion with Words and Action
• What Success Looks Like for Association Diversity 

Community-Wide Assessment

• African American Older Adults and Race-Related Stress: How Aging and Health-Care Providers Can Help
• Purpose of Assessments and Drafting the Right Questions
• Caring for Those Who Care Resources for Providers: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Family Caregiver

Resident Recruitment & Quality of Life

• Best Practice for Intentionally Infusing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into a senior living community
• Research study on recruitment & retention to senior living communities
• What's Race Got to Do With It? A Close Look at the Misuse of Race in Case-Based
  
• Education Strategies to Address Isolation
• Culturally Diverse Communities and Palliative and End-of-Life Care
• Social Isolation Loneliness Among LGBT Older Adults: Lessons Learned from a Pilot Friendly Caller Program

Strategic Planning & Measurements

• To foster DEI growth, seek more worker input: LTC expert
• Understanding Unconscious Bias
• Measuring More than the Diversity Number  
• Best Practices in DE&I Metrics
• SHRM – Steps to Develop a D&I Strategy
     - Step by step Process to Develop Your D&I Strategy
     - How to Develop a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
• Three Steps to Improve Staff Awareness of Your DE&I Efforts

Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training

• Brown Table Talk
• Creating A Workplace Culture That Welcomes Sensitive Discussions
  
• Whiteness at Work Series by the Adaway Group
• Creating a Diversity & Inclusion Training Program
• Levels of DE&I Training
• Awake to Woke to Work by Equity In The Center®

Creating a Diversity Committee

• Six Steps to Create a D&I Committee

Role & Purpose of a Diversity Committee

• The Role of A Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Sample Member Invitation letter
• Five Keys to Starting a Successful DEI Program

Quickcast from LeadingAge 

• DEI and the Leaders Role in Navigating Change: Learn how a leader can help an organization become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive and the change process needed to support that transition.
• The Mentor's Voice -  Carola Cardenas is the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Aldersgate in Charlotte, North Carolina
• Supporting Asian American Elders in LTSS Settings
• Supporting Trans Older Adults
• Improving Communication with Older LGBTQ+ Adults
• Engaging Residents in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conversations
• Promoting LGBTQ Inclusivity in Aging Services”
• Explained | Racial Wealth Gap