Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Peer CONNECTS: DEI Discussion Group by Daniel Auer https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre Please share resources related to each session's theme. Please 'like' a resource if you found it helpful. en-us 2022-12-22 20:08:39 UTC 2023-10-16 15:08:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1504234218/f3e8152b9fd6b69b7994ba2ad84fec6b/ANCA_leaf_circle_social_dark_green_trans.png DEI Discussion Group Ground Rules ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427660365
  • Listen actively
  • Take care of you; take care of us
  • Consent to learn in public
  • Step up, step back
  • Assume positive intent; seek clarity when needed
  • Own your impact
  • Bring joy and curiosity to the group
  • Make the best use of our time

    • ]]>     2022-12-22 20:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427660365     ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427660492 So you’re ready to implement DEI into your organizational structure, but not sure where to start? Here we’ll discuss how to cultivate buy-in from your stakeholders and take the next steps so that DEI is an integrated part of all your operations, rather than a siloed initiative. Whether your organization is just starting out or has been on a DEI journey for years, you can come to learn and share with your fellow peers in this Facilitated Discussion.

    ]]>     2022-12-22 20:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427660492     ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427661008 Is your nature center accessible? Access to nature is important for everyone, abled and disabled. In this session we’ll discuss the differences in abilities that we should be aware of, and what changes we can make to better accommodate disabled community members. Join us for a Facilitated Discussion with your fellow peers.

    ]]>     2022-12-22 20:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427661008     ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427661179 Acknowledgments and statements can be an important measure when paired with action — but such articulations need to be intentional and purposeful. In this session we’ll discuss best practices for crafting a statement and who should be part of the process, as well as how to communicate the statement to stakeholders. We’ll also have time to share resources and statements from our own organizations.

    ]]>     2022-12-22 20:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2427661179     Dismantling Racism: A Resource Book gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450277122 Especially pgs 56-75 http://intergroupresources.com/rc/RESOURCE%20CENTER/OWEN%27S%20CATEGORIZATION%20OF%20RC/2%20-%20Curricular%20Materials/2a%20-%20Publicly%20available/Dismantling%20Racism-%20A%20Resource%20Book%20for%20Social%20Change%20Groups%20--%20Western%20States%20Center.pdf]]> 2023-01-19 19:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450277122 Six Phases of Equity Practice gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450282427 https://www.dismantlingracism.org/uploads/4/3/5/7/43579015/racial_equity_stages_graphic.pdf]]> 2023-01-19 19:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450282427 Podcast: Are workplace DEI programs doing more harm than good? gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450292059 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-workplace-diversity-programs-doing-more-harm-than-good/id1438024613?i=1000531687642]]> 2023-01-19 19:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450292059 Podcast: How to Build DEI that sticks gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450293991 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-that-sticks/id702896920?i=1000551238431]]> 2023-01-19 19:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2450293991 Dr. Rohini Anand's Five Principles for DEI gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2454972783 https://www.oecd-forum.org/posts/global-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei

    (Dr. Rohini Anand was the guest in the Aspen Ideas podcast -- here is an article that summarizes the five principles she talks about in that podcast)]]>     2023-01-24 16:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2454972783     1/25 Discussion questions to choose from: ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456438563
  • Have each person share a success and a struggle they are encountering with DEI at their org. Pick one or more of the challenges someone shared and dig in! Brainstorm/share solutions.
  • Have each person share how they began DEI work at their org.  What were your first steps in getting started? What did you learn?
  • Look at pgs 60-63 of "Dismantling Racism Workbook" on the padlet.  Where does your organization fit? How might you take steps to move yourself to the next "level"? 
  • Look at the "6 Phases of Racial Equity Practice" graphic on the padlet. What resonates with you? Which phase do you think your org is in? 
  • Have you used any of the resources shared on the padlet? Did you find them useful? Do you have other resources to share?


    • ]]>     2023-01-25 16:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456438563     ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456710541 2023-01-25 19:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456710541 Intercultural Development Inventory https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456729490 https://idiinventory.com/]]> 2023-01-25 19:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456729490 Birdability - Resource for accessibility (aimed toward birding but really helpful for all nature-enjoyers) https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456732076 Add your own property to the map, the questions they ask helped us really ID our strengths and places we could improve.

    ]]>     2023-01-25 20:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456732076     Zoom Chat ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456764319 2023-01-25 20:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456764319 We launched a new ANCA Board & Committees Interest Form jenlevy https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456775489 https://www.natctr.org/about/board-of-directors/opportunities]]> 2023-01-25 20:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2456775489 Michigan Nonprofit Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assessment ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2457667857 You do not need to be located in Michigan to use this resources. ]]> 2023-01-26 14:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2457667857 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge-April 2023 ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2463080748 2023-01-31 14:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2463080748 National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2470535985 2023-02-06 18:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2470535985 ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2502992904 2023-03-03 18:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2502992904 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512870553 https://grist.org/fix/opinion/disabled-hikers-outdoor-ableism/]]> 2023-03-11 21:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512870553 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512871507 https://www.audubon.org/news/hiking-trails-and-maps-often-exclude-people-disabilities-group-changing]]> 2023-03-11 22:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512871507 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512877598 https://www.disabledhikers.com/blog-1]]> 2023-03-11 22:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512877598 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512877842 https://www.inclusiveplaygrounds.net]]> 2023-03-11 22:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512877842 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512878484 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/accessibility-disability-and-risky-play-in-the-outdoors/id1505606046?i=1000517259741]]> 2023-03-11 22:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512878484 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512878596 https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/ira-edwards-humans-outside-podcast/]]> 2023-03-11 22:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512878596 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512879022 https://humansinnature.org/2022/03/10/improving-access-to-nature-for-people-with-disabilities/

    ]]>     2023-03-11 22:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2512879022     gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2530665160 https://adata.org/factsheet/ADANN-writing]]> 2023-03-24 16:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2530665160 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2530667393 https://disability.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj26391/files/media/file/disability-language-guide-stanford_1.pdf]]> 2023-03-24 16:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2530667393 https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2530778711 A good resource on how to better engage with individuals with sensory needs and actions for organizations to be more inclusive]]> 2023-03-24 18:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2530778711 Small Group Discussion Prompts gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2535144711 Here is a discussion guide for your time in small groups:

    *Introductions: Name, Location, Pronouns

    *Choose one question to discuss as a group (if you finish that conversation, choose another!)

    1. What is coming up for you related to access and ableism at your center? What learnings do you have to share or challenges do you need support with?

    2. Look at the “Birdability Checklist” together – what jumps out at you on the list? Are there easy things you might be able to do at your center to improve accessibility? Anything that surprised you or is making you think differently?

    3. This article about trail accessibility for folks with disabilities lists these as the four top barriers for folks with physical disabilities: 
    • signage/up-to-date trail conditions
    • visual barriers at seat height
    • width of trail entrances
    • lack of seating that is marked on a map
    Based on this list, what improvements do you think you could advocate for at your center (and/or what additional information do you need and how can you get it?)

    4. Especially given that many disabilities are “invisible” (e.g. neurodiversity, chronic illness, etc), support and solutions often need to be made in a nuanced and case-by-case way. What actions could you take to better understand the needs of individual visitors or program participants to help give the support or accommodations they need to enjoy your site?
    ]]>     2023-03-28 14:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2535144711     This piece is from the Canadian Broadcasting System speaks poignantly for the need to do authentic work before coming up with land acknowledgement statements. https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2536725522 2023-03-29 13:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2536725522 The Autism Nature Trail (The ANT) at Letchworth State Park is a first-of-its-kind experience in nature designed for visitors on the autism spectrum and with a range of abilities—appropriate and enjoyable for all abilities and ages. https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2536771468 https://autismnaturetrail.com/]]> 2023-03-29 13:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2536771468 ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537149992 2023-03-29 18:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537149992 ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537194460 2023-03-29 18:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537194460 https://eenc.org/programs/#UDL ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537202099 2023-03-29 18:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537202099 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537202604 https://www.thesocialcreatures.org/thecreaturetimes/the-social-model-of-disability

    Renee shared this concept in the discussion group and I found it really valuable so I wanted to share this article about it!]]>     2023-03-29 18:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537202604     A quote from Mia Mingus: ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537202883 “I don’t just want technical and logistical access. I don’t just want inclusion, I want liberatory access and access intimacy. I want us to not only be able to be part of spaces, but for us to be able to fully engage in spaces. I don’t just want us to get a seat at someone else’s table, I want us to be able to build something more magnificent than a table, together with our accomplices. I want us to be able to be understood and to be able to take part in principled struggle together—to be able to be human together. Not just placated or politely listened to.”]]> 2023-03-29 18:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537202883 Zoom Chat ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537223646 2023-03-29 19:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537223646 Universal Design for Learning in EE https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537278820 EENC is starting the next cohort for the UDL in EE online course on June 19th, 2023. ]]> 2023-03-29 20:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2537278820 All Terrain Mobility Devices Options https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2538734685 What a great discussion yesterday! I've done a lot of research into the various all terrain adaptive/mobility equipment available and would like to share what I've found so far and open a master thread of options here.

    Not-a-Wheelchair "The Rig"- Built from bike parts and requires similar maintenance. $5,099-$5,799 (1 battery vs 2 batteries) Range- 10-20 miles. Weight Capacity 225 lbs

    Action Trackchair - Tank like chair with tracks that can traverse difficult terrain. Base model starts at $13,775. Range up to 7 miles. Weight Capacity 300lbs

    Terrain Hopper - mobility off road vehicle with options for manual steering control or joystick. $18,995. Range 8-24 miles, Weight Capacity 350 lbs

    Grit Freedom Chair manual wheelchair using lever system to propel. $2,995-$5,995. Weight capacity 250 lbs

    Alinker Walking Bike - a non-motorized walking-bike without pedals. $2995. Weight capacity 265 lbs (currently working on a 400 lbs model)

    AccessRec Grass Mat Mobility/accessibility grass mats made with polyethylene for use on grass and soft surfaces to provide a stable surface for wheelchairs, bicycles, people, and more. $849 per 100 ft

    Free Wheel attaches to the footrest of a wheelchair and transforms it into a three-wheel all-terrain vehicle. $899

    Freedom Trax  motorized off-road attachment for manual wheelchairs. $6,335. Range 8 miles





    ]]>     2023-03-30 17:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2538734685     All Terrain Mobility Device Options rross77 https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2538737889 What a great discussion yesterday! I've done a lot of research into the various all terrain adaptive/mobility equipment available and would like to share what I've found so far and open a master thread of options here.

    Not-a-Wheelchair "The Rig"- Built from bike parts and requires similar maintenance. $5,099-$5,799 (1 battery vs 2 batteries) Range- 10-20 miles. Weight Capacity 225 lbs

    Action Trackchair - Tank like chair with tracks that can traverse difficult terrain. Base model starts at $13,775. Range up to 7 miles. Weight Capacity 300lbs

    Terrain Hopper - mobility off road vehicle with options for manual steering control or joystick. $18,995. Range 8-24 miles, Weight Capacity 350 lbs

    Grit Freedom Chair manual wheelchair using lever system to propel. $2,995-$5,995. Weight capacity 250 lbs

    Alinker Walking Bike - a non-motorized walking-bike without pedals. $2995. Weight capacity 265 lbs (currently working on a 400 lbs model)

    AccessRec Grass Mat Mobility/accessibility grass mats made with polyethylene for use on grass and soft surfaces to provide a stable surface for wheelchairs, bicycles, people, and more. $849 per 100 ft

    Free Wheel attaches to the footrest of a wheelchair and transforms it into a three-wheel all-terrain vehicle. $899

    Freedom Trax  motorized off-road attachment for manual wheelchairs. $6,335. Range 8 miles]]>     2023-03-30 17:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2538737889     Inclusion Scavenger Hunt rross77 https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2538753566 From an Accessibility in the Outdoors webinar at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

    ]]>     2023-03-30 17:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2538753566     ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2540010321 2023-03-31 15:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2540010321 ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2567459571 Blue Sky Funders Forum is a funders collaborative that exists to inspire and increase philanthropic investments and the community of funders supporting equitable access to meaningful outdoor experiences and connections to nature. Our vibrant membership welcomes all types of funders and supporters of this vision. We aspire to spark meaningful connections and collaborations and provide strategic vision for a stronger, more unified movement.

    Blue Sky is a working group of the Environmental Grantmakers Association.]]>     2023-04-25 15:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2567459571     gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2580583381 https://natctr.org/news/land-acknowledgements-326]]> 2023-05-07 00:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2580583381 ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2597949648 2023-05-19 19:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2597949648 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2601910258 2023-05-23 15:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2601910258 gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2601921919 When I worked at the Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee, we paired the release of an Anti-Racism statement with a video of our staff reading the statements, a post/article explaining our process, and a "glossary" of terms to help folks who might be at a place where they are uncomfortable with terms like "white supremacy."  I don't think our approach was perfect, but these resources were definitely valuable, both for folks reading our statement on their own and for staff engaging in conversations with folks about the statement.]]> 2023-05-23 15:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2601921919 Discussion Questions gholstein https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2601966909 Choose one question to discuss as a group (if you finish that conversation, choose another!)

    1. If you have written a land acknowledgment or DEI statement, what did you learn? If you have not, what has been holding you back?
    2. As you consider writing a land acknowledgment or DEI statement, reflect on your stakeholders:
      1. Which stakeholders are going to be champions of your statement? How can you engage them?
      2. Which stakeholders are you anticipating resistance from? How can you engage them/bring them along? (Or, what will you do if you can’t?)
      3. If you already have written a statement, share your experience with engaging stakeholders in the process: both supporters and “resistors.”
    3. DEI Statements and Land Acknowledgements are just the first step in expressing solidarity with marginalized groups in your community. What other steps could you take to build relationships and show solidarity?
    ]]>     2023-05-23 16:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2601966909     Native Land Map ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2603641151 2023-05-24 17:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2603641151 Irvine Nature Center Land Acknowledgement Statement ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2603673089 2023-05-24 18:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2603673089 Zoom Chat ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2603714962 2023-05-24 19:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2603714962 Environmental Nature Center Land Acknowledgement ANCAmembership https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2604876890 2023-05-25 13:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/da1lx5ttc0o2bcre/wish/2604876890