🔑Here are some working definitions of key concepts:

Inclusion - a state of being valued, respected, & supported. It’s about focusing on the needs of every individual & ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve their full potential. 

Diversity - what makes each of us unique; including our backgrounds, personality, life experiences, beliefs, & more. Diversity is also about recognizing, respecting, & valuing differences based on ethnicity, gender, age, race, religion, differing ability, & sexual orientation. 

Equity (& Equality) - Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances & allocates the resources and opportunities needed to reach a desired outcome. Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. 

Accessibility - equitable access for everyone along the continuum of human ability & experience. Accessibility refers to how groups make space for the characteristics that each person brings.