Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Toolkit
Heritage and Awareness Resources
Discover an extensive list of informative media in our Curated Media Library.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- California State Parks – History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in California 1850-1970
- Reedsy – 40 Must-Read Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors
- Virtual Museums
- Asian Art Museum – Art Escapes: Virtual Tours Through Asia
- Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center – Care Package
- Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Arts – Sacred Spaces
Autism & Neurodiversity Awareness Month
- Autism Research Institute – Autism Research Institute website
- PlayerFM – Neurodiversity Podcasts
Black History Month
- National Park Service – A History of Black Americans in California
- Reedsy – 70 Must-Read Books by Black Authors
- Visit California – Black History in California You Don’t Know About
- Virtual Museums
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- Momma Wanderlust – 12 Black History Museums to Visit from Home
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Disability Pride Month
- Accessibility.com – Timeline of Disability Rights in the United States
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network – ADA Anniversary Toolkit
- Disability Rights California – Disability Rights California Website
- Forbes – 3 Things Disabled People Need Most To Build Disability Pride
- Good Good Good – 42 Books on Disabilities Curated by a Disability Activist
- Good Pods – The Best Podcasts for Celebrating Disability Pride and History
- Good Reads – Books with Protagonists with Disabilities
- User Way – Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Inclusivity – Now & Always 2024
- Virtual Museums
- Smithsonian National Museum of American History – The Disability Rights Movement Exhibition
Filipino American Heritage Month
- Discover Walks Blog – 15 Most Famous Historical Events That Happened in the Philippines
- One Down – A Comprehensive List of Filipino-Owned Small Businesses to Support
- Smithsonian Magazine – Undiscovering the Hidden Histories of California’s Filipino Community
- The Next Somewhere – 16 Books by Filipina Authors You Should Read
- Virtual Art and Museums
- Google Arts & Culture – Malacañang as Prize, Pulpit and Stage
- Virtual Walking Tour
Hispanic Heritage Month
- Good Housekeeping – 25 Best Books by Latinx Authors to Read Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
- Library of Congress – Early California History – Mexican California
- Reader’s Digest – The 36 Best Books by Hispanic Authors You’ll Want to Read Right Now
- Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Business Directory
- University of California Calisphere – California Cultures: Hispanic Americans
- Virtual Museums
- Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino – National Museum of the American Latino Website
Jewish American Heritage Month
- Ben Yehuda Press – Jewish Poetry Project
- Jewish American Heritage – Jewish American Heritage Month
- Penguin Random House – Books to Read for Jewish American Heritage Month
Juneteenth
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- Bustle – 11 Podcasts About the History of Juneteenth
- Penguin Random House – The Juneteenth Reading List
- National Juneteenth Museum (NJM) – NJM Website
Mental Health Awareness Month
- Articles
- Center for Creative Leadership – What Is Psychological Safety at Work? How Leaders Can Build Psychologically Safe Workplaces?
- Greater Good Science Center – How to Make It Safe for People to Speak Up at Work
- Harvard Business Review – What Is Psychological Safety?
- LeaderFactor.com – 70 Resources to Help You Learn More About Psychological Safety
- McKinsey and Company – What is Psychological Safety?
- Books
- Dr. Amy Edmondson – The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth
- Dr. Dan Radecki and Leonie Hull – Psychological Safety: The Key to Happy, High-Performing People and Teams
- Podcasts
- Mind Tools Expert Voices – What Is Psychological Safety? (And Why Does It Matter?)
- Videos
- David Burkus – What Makes a Psychologically Safe Team?
- Webinars
- Websites/Blogs
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- Dr. Amy Edmondson – Psychological Safety
- LeaderFactor – LeaderFactor Blog
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
- California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023
- Clemson Libraries – National Disability Employment Awareness Month Books
- Employment Disability Resources – Employment Disability Resources Website
- Job Accommodation Network – Disability Etiquette Tips
- Library of Congress – National Disability Employment Awareness Month Overview
- U.S. Department of Labor – NDEAM Resources
Native American Heritage Month
- California State Parks – State Indian Museum State Historic Park
- Center for Native American Youth – Center for Native American Youth website
- Good Reads – Indigenous Fiction 2024
- Mindful Ecotourism – The Wisdom of 10 Influential Native American Leaders
- PlayerFM – Native American Podcasts
- U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs – National Native American Heritage Month
- Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – Native Knowledge 360° – Interactive Teaching Resources
Older Americans Month
- AARP – AARP® Official Site
- Administration for Community Living – Older Americans Month Activity Ideas
- California Department of Aging (CDA) – Aging Resources
- CDA – Spot and Avoid Fraud
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Programs for Older Adults
Pride Month
- Business Insider – 43 must-read books by LGBTQIA+ authors
- Good Good Good – 31 Ideas to Thoughtfully Celebrate Pride Month
- National Gallery of Art – 15 LGBTQ+ Artists to Know
- Reader’s Digest – 11 LGBTQ+ Charities to Support All Year Long
- Sacramento Business Journal – LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses in Sacramento area
- Visit Sacramento – Sacramento’s LGBTQ History
Women's History Month
- California Humanities – Women Who Changed California
- Good Reads – Women Historians
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