Diversity & Equity Newsletter
September 2023
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at ASUA
Welcome new and returning members of the A Step Up Academy family! During the beginning of each school year, we like to take some time to re-introduce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at A Step Up Academy.
Each month we will be sending out a newsletter covering current events, specialty & awareness days, and our Diversity Theme for that month. Be sure to check your email the first week of every month to get the newest issue!
Our Diversity Statement
Our Values
Welcome
- ASUA welcomes people of all abilities, ages, family structures, genders, orientations, races and ethnicities, religions, and socio-economic statuses.
Respect
- ASUA respects the individual experience, knowledge, and contribution of each member of our greater community.
Celebrate
- ASUA celebrates diversity in all forms and values the impact diversity has in creating truly inclusive and equitable communities.
DE&I Webpage
Check out our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion webpage!
It contains our Diversity Statement, Values, and an archive of past newsletters and posters.
The page can be found here.
- Unlearning our biases
- How to help our larger community understand our students
- Making sure people feel comfortable to be themselves in our community and beyond
- Learning more in-depth terminology and language surrounding Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Recognizing needs within ourselves and our community and finding more ways to support one another
Our Identities at ASUA
Diversity Terminology & Language
Check out the Diversity Terminology & Language Glossary for current terms and languages used to talk about diversity topics. This document will be frequently updated to keep on top of the ever-changing conversations about language usage.
Click the button below to access the document. This button will be included in all newsletters for ease of access.
Suggestions? Ideas? Resources to Share?
Do you have a topic or issue for the Diversity & Equity Committee to discuss? Have you found a resource, tool, or something else that you think would be beneficial? Do you have any questions or suggestions? Submit them by clicking the button below!
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Polish-American Family Festival & County Fair
Click here for more information: Polish-American Family Festival & Country Fair
Weekends Only
Noon - 8pm
Admission: $15 per person
Celebrate Polish heritage while enjoying rides, prizes, food, and more at a fun and family-friendly festival!
All are Welcome!
Saturday, Sep 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, USA
Serbian Food and Culture Festival
Click here for more information: Serbian Food and Culture Festival
St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
506 Stahr Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027
Enjoy Serbian food specialties, pastries, and more!
Saturday, Sep 9, 2023, 11:00 AM
Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 506 Stahr Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027, USA
Disability Pride Philly
Join Philadelphia's Disabled Community at Disability Pride Philly! This parade and festival spotlight the accomplishments and needs of disabled people in our community, from the voices of the disabled community.
The parade will take place on September 9th starting at 11 am at City Hall's North Apron, and ending at a festival from 11 am - 4 pm on the 1600 Block of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Saturday, Sep 9, 2023, 11:00 AM
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Philly Autism Project Annual Conference - Embracing Intersecting Identities Through Allyship & Advocacy
Wednesday, October 11, from 9 am to 3 pm, will be held in person at Community Behavioral Health on Market Street in Philadelphia.
Friday, October 13, from 9 am to 3 pm, will be held virtually via Zoom.
For more information and to register, please visit https://www.phillyautismproject.org/event/conf2023/