Rewind: Shining Light on Invisible Disabilities

Did you miss the Employee Resource Group Council’s “Fireside Chat” on Shining Light on Invisible Disabilities? You can now watch the virtual session on InSite.

The ERG Council’s Fireside Chats are quarterly sessions with County leadership on the secrets to their career success. This quarter, DiverseAbility employee resource group hosted a lively discussion with Parks and Recreation Director Brian Albright, HHSA Administrative Analyst Karen Brain and Public Health Services Division Chief Patrick Loose to shine a light on invisible disabilities.

Invisible Disability: A physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities.   

Resources from this session include:

If you are interested in learning more about DiverseAbility or hosting the ERG for a presentation/discussion at your next meeting or event, please reach out to DiverseAbilityERG@sdcounty.ca.gov

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Rewind: Equity, Justice, Belonging, and Leadership Discussion Continued

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Did you miss the Employee Resource Group Council’s “Fireside Chat” on equity, justice belonging and leadership on Sept. 19? You can now watch the virtual session on InSite.

The ERG Council’s Fireside Chats are quarterly sessions with County leadership on the secrets to their career success. This quarter, the African American Association of County Employees hosted a lively discussion with Chief Privacy Officer and ADA Title II Coordinator Todd Hood, FG3 Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer Ebony Shelton, and Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten, MD, MPH.

Resources discussed in this session included:

Rewind: Equity and Belonging Survey Results and Next Steps Shared at Listening Session

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Did you miss Part 2 of the D&I Executive Council’s listening session on equity and belonging that took place on Feb. 2? You can now watch the “rewind.”

The Council presented the results of the suggestions your colleagues shared in Part 1 of listening session and in a survey. And employees had an opportunity to engage in discussions on those results and hear some next steps.

You can now anonymously message the D&I Executive Council by using the “contact us” link located on the Diversity and Inclusion InSite page. The Council is listening. Share your experiences, feedback and ideas.

Resources shared during the session include:

Several of the slides shared in this session can be seen below.

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