Diversity Resources
Diversity and Inclusion Resources
The following education and advocacy resources are for individuals on their journey as an ally, and for everyone looking to take action in our community.
Allyship is the lifelong process in which people with privilege and power work to develop empathy toward another marginalized group's challenges or issues. The goal of allyship is to create a culture in which the marginalized group feels valued, supported, and heard.
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EDUCATION
Resources to help you learn and grow on your journey as an ally.
Explanations and Impacts of Unconscious Bias (Article)
Filter Shift: How Effective People See the World (Book)
Glossary of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Terms (Resource Document)
Understanding Implicit Bias (Article)
Mental Health Resources for Diverse Populations (Resource Document)
Mental and Physical Abilities
Disability:IN Resources (Resources Webpage)
Education Resources on Disability Issues (Resources Webpage)
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (Website)
Resources to Teach Kids About Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion (Resources Webpage)
Understanding Disabilities (Article)
Race
Anti-racism Resources (Resource Document)
Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People (Book)
Books to Educate You About Race & Racism (Article)
Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo (Video)
Definitions: Individual Racism and Systemic Racism (Article)
George Floyd Resources: What's Going On and How to Take Action (Resource Document)
Helpful Tools for Discussing Racism with Children (Article)
Racial Equity Glossary (Resource Webpage)
Racial Equity Resources (Resource Webpage)
Racial and Health Equity Resources (Resource Webpage)
"Reflections From a Token Black Friend" (Article)
Resources for Racial Trauma (Resource Webpage)
Scaffolded Anti-racism Resources (Resource Document)
Systemic Racism Explained (Video)
Understanding Race and Privilege (Article)
UWP Racial Equity Resources (Resources Webpage)
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism (Book)
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
A Resource Guide to Coming Out (Document)
Definitions: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Article)
Becoming a Trans Ally 101 (Video)
Dr. Jayleen Galarza on Gender Identity and Sexuality (Podcast)
Help! I Think My Kid is Gay: Support for Parents and Youth (Article)
LGBTQ Parent Resources (Article and Resources)
LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Glossary of Terms (Resource Webpage)
When Someone Comes Out: A PFLAGers Guide to Demonstrating Support & Acceptance (Video)
When Someone Comes Out to You: Do & Don't (Article)
Sex
Definition: What is Sexism? (Article)
Definition: What is Feminism? (Article)
Impacts and Indicators of Sexism (Article)
#MeToo at Work, Enthusiasm Gap at Work, and Culture at Work (Research Studies)
Patriarchy and Sexism (Video)
Sexism: See It. Name It. Stop It. (Website)
Understanding Institutional Sexism (Video)
Understanding Prejudice: Sexism (Resources Webpage)
Women Deliver Resources (Resource Webpage)
ADVOCACY & ACTION
Local groups taking action to advocate for marginalized populations:
The ARC of Franklin/Fulton Counties
Concerned Citizens of Franklin County
Franklin County Coalition for Progress
United Way Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup
Regional groups providing advocacy and resources:
Central PA’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
PFLAG of Central PA (parents, family members and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning people)
Silent Witness PA Peacekeepers
National groups advocating for social justice and supporting marginalized groups:
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Fenway Institute – The National LGBTQ Health Education Center
Learning Disabilities Association of America
The Trevor Project (Teen Suicide Prevention)
Have recommendations for resources to add? Contact Amy Weibley, aweibley@uwfcpa.org.