Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.Organizational Values: This will include but not be limited to: a.Reviewing and redefining our organizational values to explicitly include DEI. b.Integrating DEI into DVR’s strategic planning.c.Recommitting to DEI as an organization 2.Governance: This will include but not be limited to:a.The identification of a senior manager to oversee the development DEI practices into our services. b.Develop a DVR DEI Committee c.Create a DEI Advisory Board 3.Planning: This will include but not be limited to: a.Conduct a DEI self-assessment of DVR (we might want to expand on this to be more specific)b.A review of current policies and practices and how they than can be improved to support DEI.c.How to develop a plan to support cultural competency across the organization.d.How DVR can involve staff, consumers and employers in the planning and implementation of DEI work. e.Review demographic data on consumers served by DVR.f.Plan proactively to serve non-English speakers effectively and equitably. 4.Staff Development: This will include but not be limited to:a.The development of recruitment and retention strategies that reflect the diversity of the population we serve. b.How DVR can provide consistent DEI training both for new staff and staff who have been with the organization for many years. c.How DVR can incorporate DEI into staff supervision and evaluation.d.How we can support staff develop the knowledge and skills to serve an increasingly diverse customer base.5.Organizational Structure: This will include but not be limited to:a.Assess how welcoming the DVR program is to diverse populations and groups?b.Consider new outreach strategies for DVR to engage everyone in our community but especially marginalized groups. c.What resources are needed to sustain DVR’s commitment to DEI on an ongoing basis.