EQUALITY DIVERSITY INCLUSION

DISCRIMINATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, DISABILITY

Equality is treating people fairly and making sure that everyone is given a fair chance and that their individual needs are met. It’s about giving all sections of the community equal access to employment, education and other services that are provided whilst valuing and respecting them. Recognising that different sections of the community require specific measures to make sure they receive equality. Recognising how and why some groups are underrepresented and knowing what to do about it. Taking positive action to assist individuals where this is appropriate.

Diversity

Diversity means to have a variety of people from all minority groups represented in the community or setting. It is understanding and valuing the differences between the individuals and groups in the community and respecting their needs. Therefore, diversity is the ability to recognize how to relate to those who are different groups from our own. These include race, class, gender, physical abilities, and sex orientation in addition to religion, educational background, geographical location, family income, and parent status (Ladson-Billing, 2001; LAS definition of diversity, 2004).