Help Make Sure Presentations and Events Are Accessible to Everyone

“It’s a right that everyone has the same equal access and ability to succeed,” explained Jeanneda Gilbert, disabilities services specialist in the Office of Disability Services at UT Martin. “You may think you’re helping a few specific individuals, but there are likely others in your class, listening to your presentation or attending your event who … Continued

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Understanding Diversity and Valuing Our Differences

“In order for everyone to thrive, we need to ensure people feel safe, comfortable and welcome and are able to concentrate on their work rather than worrying about oppression,” explained Joe Miles during his presentation to attendees of UT’s first,University-wide diversity summit. More than 140 faculty and staff from every UT campus and institute attended … Continued

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5 Ways to Promote Civility in the Workplace

By UT System Administration Office of Employee and Organizational Development Being uncivil can happen without us even recognizing it—an overlooked email, missed meeting or forgotten acknowledgment.  These lapses may seem innocent and often justifiable, but when repeated, can translate to a lack of respect for others and lead to real problems. Demonstrating civility means showing … Continued

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