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Advancing Equality Toolkit
Inequality affects everyone, directly or indirectly. Advancing Equality is a concept that is focused on making sure that Colorado is a place where all people are treated equally. A value that reaches far beyond the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) population, it is about advancing social justice for all.
Advancing Equality is not a campaign, a program, or an initiative. It is a frame of mind, a value.
Click below to download our Advancing Equality Toolkit in its entirety or feel free to read the sections separately and download them as necessary. Also, at the bottom of the page, please read about our 2007 Advancing Equality Award recipients.
Downloadable Advancing Equality Toolkit
Click here to download our Advancing Equality Toolkit and read about our 2007 Advancing Equality Award recipients.
Advancing Equality Oveview
Learn more about what Advancing Equality means, who is affected, and small steps you can take to start thinking about equality on a broader scale.
Inclusivity and Diversity Statements
Being free from discrimination at work is an essential part of full equality. View examples of how other organizations have made the move towards advancing equality.
Creating a Diverse Staff and Board
This section contains important information about how an organization should and can reflect the diverse makeup of our society.
Listening and Learning to Create a More Open Environment
A workplace that respects individual differences is a more productive workplace. This section contains tools and resources on how to listen and learn from employees and coworkers.
Tools for Creating a More Inclusive Environment
This section contains everything from sample nondiscrimination policies to model employment practices; a comprehensive set of tools for an open and inclusive work environment.
Words and Definitions
Don’t know what terms to use or how to address a particular subject? This section includes tools to help you find some answers.
Additional Resources
Read how others have created more inclusive environments. Consider how your physical workspace fosters or hinders inclusivity. This section contains a number of additional helpful resources as you move forward to advance equality.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2007 Advancing Equality Awards!
The Gay & Lesbian Fund is pleased to share the news that four outstanding Colorado individuals and organizations have been recognized for their work toward advancing equality in our state. Every year, we honor those who are making a difference in the quality of life for Coloradans, and have shown exemplary commitment to making our state a place where inclusion and equality are valued.
Click above to learn more about the 2007 award recipients.
Quick Link
Gill Foundation and Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado Release 2007 Online Annual Report
[Denver] (May 20, 2008) The Gill Foundation announced today the release of its 2007 annual report: Achieving Full Equality. The report is available online at www.gillannualreport.org. This year’s report focuses on the efforts of individuals and organizations working to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at all stages of life. Six grantees are the focus of streaming video interviews posted within the Grantee Profile page.
Colorado Companies Encouraged To Comply With Nondiscrimination Law Before One-Year Anniversary of ENDA
[Colorado Springs] (May 13, 2008) – One year ago this month, Colorado passed into law an amended version of the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA). The new ENDA extends workplace discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. As the one-year anniversary approaches, the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado is encouraging corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and other business entities to ensure that they are in compliance with the law. The fund also assists employers with their compliance efforts by providing informational resources to help accelerate and simplify that process.
2006 Annual Report Now Available Online
[Denver] (May 8, 2007) - The Gill Foundation announced today the release of its 2006 annual report. The report is available at www.gillannualreport.org. This year’s report highlights the stories of individuals and organizations doing exemplary collaborative work to advance equality.