Inclusive Extension Blog

June 19, 1865, is a significant date in U.S. history and a pivotal time for Black Americans. Juneteenth is a play on June 19, and it has long been recognized and honored in the African American community. Juneteenth has a historical legacy that is valued throughout our communities. Extension works...

As employees, we spend important years of our lives in work environments. That means our time may be significantly divided between professional, personal, and social spaces. In these work environments, we bring our individuality and uniqueness, which influences how we interact and engage with...

Illinois Extension staff members are interested in understanding more about neurodiversity and neurodivergence. We work in teams and communities that value differences. As we continue to think creatively, work collaboratively, and make positive impacts in local communities, we have to remain...

Human rights live in all of us regardless of our backgrounds or experiences. According to the United Nations, human rights include “the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). During this time each year, we celebrate the talents, values, contributions, and achievements of workers with disabilities in the workplace and the economy. Persons...

I have been tracking news articles that focus on aging and age discrimination over the past year. Some headline themes include stereotypes, institutional ageism, generation gaps, signs of ageism in the workplace, and new research on aging – among others. These headline themes are often juxtaposed...

Illinois Extension work is impactful and ever-changing. The professional staff and volunteers who lead this work are essential to our organization’s strengths. Extension’s placement in our local communities offers a uniqueness that allows us to engage in collaborative relationships, while...

Continuous global conflicts affect the lives, safety, health, and well-being of people worldwide. Wars and other global crises have far-reaching and long-term effects on our human experiences, our understanding of justice, and our need for accountability. Within the past few months, there have...