DIVERSEcity Community Resource Society

LET’S joined the 1st session of a new Community of Practice project at DIVERSEcity, as part of a broader effort to strengthen equity, access, and justice in organizational work.

Session 1 focused on introductions and orientation, giving participants space to share who they are, the communities they work alongside, and what brought them into this learning space. The goal was to begin building relationships and a shared understanding of why a Community of Practice model – ongoing, iterative, grounded in practice – is needed for this work.

Facilitators walked through the structure of the series, expectations around participation, and the values that will guide the group, including accountability, curiosity, and care.

Together, we discussed what people hoped to gain and contribute, and how to shape the sessions so that disabled, neurodivergent, and equity-denied community members are not just “topics,” but actively shape how decisions are made. This 1st gathering set the stage for deeper dives into practice change, with a clear commitment to learning alongside one another.