Down Syndrome Victoria has developed a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan ensuring our commitment to becoming a more accessible, welcoming and diverse organisation.
As a disability organisation we know how important human rights, diversity and inclusion are in creating a connected and welcoming world. At Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) we strive to foster communities that are empathetic and strong, resilient and innovative.
We want to live in a society where people with Down syndrome are valued and enjoy social and economic inclusion.
But beyond this we want to live in a society that values inherent human dignity and diversity and has achieved the social transformation that is required for this to occur. In the development of this Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), we want to extend this organisational vision to ensure no one is left behind. We want to ensure everyone knows they can access the supports and services DSV provides, practically, comfortably and safely, and if for some reason they can’t, that it is addressed in a timely manner within the outcomes of this plan.
This DIAP outlines the measures being taken by DSV to ensure everyone is welcomed and supported within our organisation, and informs our community and partners on our approach to diversity and inclusion.
DSV, along with our board of management and team, are committed to the implementation, maintenance and success of this action plan for the benefit of the Victorian community. This DIAP is our tool to ensure we continually strive for excellence and innovation, not only for people with Down syndrome and disability, but for every Victorian. By developing and implementing this DIAP we aim to lead by example and become an exemplar organisation in our work towards a truly inclusive society.
You can read our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, including an easy read version, here: