The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accountability (IDEA) Office is part of the Laboratory Directorate, reporting to Director Witherell. Its mission is to promote, advance, integrate, and operationalize inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA) approaches and best practices within all levels of the organization. In partnership with senior leaders, the IDEA Office is responsible for […]
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Neurodiversity Panel Event: National Autism Awareness Month – April 23, 2019
As part of Berkeley Lab’s efforts to increase awareness on neurodiversity for National Autism Awareness Month in April, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office and the All Access Employee Resource Group (ERG) will be hosting a panel event: Tuesday, April 23rd from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Building 50 Auditorium. This talk will highlight the personal […]
How Improving Accessibility for Some Improves Accessibility for All
By Keri Troutman As a building manager at Berkeley Lab, Betsy MacGowan has addressed many accessibility challenges on a case-by-case basis as new employees brought unique challenges to her attention. And as an architect in the Facilities Division, Misha Gonzalez is tasked with architectural system oversight and ADA compliance around the Lab. Together, the two […]
Open Call for Employee Resource Groups
Since 2015, Berkeley Lab has formed four existing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to advance the organization’s diversity and inclusion goals. The four ERGs are: African-American ERG (AAERG) to support African-American employees and members of the ERG; All Access ERG for disability inclusion; Lambda Alliance ERG for LGBTQ employees and allies; and Veteran ERG (VERG) for […]
Oct. 30 Brown Bag Talk on Autism Inclusion in the Workplace
As part of Berkeley Lab’s efforts to increase awareness on Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office and the All Access Employee Resource Group (ERG) will be hosting an autism awareness Brown Bag Lunch on Monday, October 30th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Pers Hall. This talk will cover information […]
Open House for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on Aug. 15
The Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) will host an open house for all staff to learn more about Berkeley Lab’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). The brown bag lunch will be held on Tuesday, August 15th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the B50 Auditorium. ERGs are associations of employees who are organized around a primary diversity dimension […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 1949, mental health advocates across the country have led the observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month. In the United States, one in five adults will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Most individuals will be affected or impacted by mental illness through friends and family. Click here for 31 mental […]
“Lives Worth Living” Film Screenings to Highlight U.S. Disability Rights Movement
In highlighting the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Berkeley Lab’s “All Access” Employee Resource Group (ERG), in partnership with the Diversity and Inclusion Council, will be hosting a series of events in the month of October to promote our Labwide Disability Inclusion Awareness Month. All Access will host film screenings of […]
New Lab Map Posted of Accessible Parking Locations
In partnership with the Facilities Division and Site Access Office, the All Access Employee Resource Group (ERG) for disability inclusion has posted a map of all accessible parking locations at the Lab. The map can be found on Berkeley Lab’s MyFamily website. Designated accessible parking spaces are marked on the map, along with a grid […]
Dec. 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is marked around the world annually on December 3rd, as per United Nations’ General Assembly resolution 47/3 of 14 October 1992, to promote awareness and mobilize support for critical issues pertaining to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society and development. The Presidential Proclamation from the White House […]
