Decemeber 2025 - Equity Article

December 2025 - “Human rights are not a privilege granted by the few; they are a dignity possessed by all.” - Kofi Annan 

Add the “LCInclusidates” Outlook calendar to learn about diverse holidays and observations taking place throughout the year! 

Cultures of Belonging Trainings 2025: During this 1-hour training, we will learn, engage, and begin to define what a culture of belonging in Lane County is. 

  • This introductory content is being repeated monthly through the end of the year. Registration available on LEAP here 
  • 2025 remaining dates: 12/19 (virtual) 

2026 dates to hold (coming soon in LEAP):  

  • 1/21/26 from 12-1 PM (in person at PSB), 3/24/26 from 3-4 PM (virtual), 5/28/26 from 10-11 AM (in person at PW), 7/20/26 from 12-1 PM (virtual), 9/30/26 from 3-4 PM (in person at DDS), 12/10/26 from 11 AM – 12 PM (virtual) 

Trauma-Informed Care and Public Service Training (non-H&HS Staff): Trauma is more common than many realize — and it affects how people behave, work, and connect with others. This 4-hour interactive training will cover the basic principles of trauma-informed care (TIC).  

  • Date, Time, Location: 12/16/25 from 1-5 PM at DDS 
  • No background in health or social services is needed — just an interest in building a more supportive and responsive workplace 

Equity Program Advisory Board (EPAB): The next regular meeting is on 1/27/26. 

  • Received 9 applications for alternate members, panel will be reviewing and scoring over the next couple of weeks 
  • Recruiting 2-3 alternate members to join in January 2026