DEI work often focuses on increasing representation, applying equitable hiring processes and policies, and welcoming new voices and perspectives. We are all still working on these goals, but we need to realize that without including accessibility in this work, we fall short. Join us and see why accessibility is essential to the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Patricia Izek is presently Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility at the University of Minnesota Libraries. She is passionate about her current role, where she works to highlight the areas of opportunity surrounding the issues of equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility. She partners with the Office for Equity and Diversity at the University and co-presents Addressing Implicit Bias in the Search Process and Selection Processes workshop. Throughout her career, she has maintained a focus on furthering the understanding and importance of the issues of equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.

Presentation slides

Links:

• U of M Affinity Groups
• Accessibility Fundamentals Pathway Course (UMN login required)
  
• Fundamentals of Disability Accommodations and Inclusive Course Design
  
• Office for Equity & Diversity Education Program
  
• Digital Resource Accessibility Assessment Request Form
  
• Academic Technology Support Services
  
• U of MN Duluth Inclusivity Scan
• Diversity Community of Practice