3 Ways to Support DEI Without Spending a Dime

With DEI programs and DEI funding being cut and diversity, equity and inclusion policies making headlines, you might be wondering - what next? Do the DEI funding shortfalls mean that diversity, equity, and inclusion are disappearing? Is the Trump administration trying to end diversity? While we don't know yet the full impact of the recent executive orders on all DEI programs, we do know that DEI practices are changing. In this video, I break down three actionable steps anyone can take to promote inclusivity—even when DEI funds are gone. Taking a stand for DEI is more important now than ever. Whether you’re an employer, employee, teacher, student, or simply someone who cares about diversity, equity and inclusion, this video is for you! 📌 Let’s keep the conversation going: What are some ways you’ve seen DEI work effectively, even without funding? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 📝 Disability & Determination on Substack: https://disabilitydetermination.subst... 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this video resonates with you! #DEI #DEIFunding #DEIPrograms #Inclusion #Equity #Diversity #Leadership #WorkplaceInclusion 00:00 Intro 02:26 Spoiler 02:30 No. 1: Educate Yourself 03:48 Subscribe 03:55 No. 2: Listen 06:03 Share Your Privilege 06:05 No. 3: Pay Attention To Where Your Dollars Are Going 07:41 Bonus! 09:58 DEI As A Whole 12:51 Outro 🌱 Find us here 🌱 Instagram // @chezgenese Facebook // Chez Genèse Email Us // [email protected] BOOK A SPEAKER // https://www.chezgenese.com/keynotespe... WORKSHOPS & CONSULTING // https://www.chezgenese.com/educationa... OUR NEWSLETTER // https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638528... ☕️ About Chez Genèse ☕️ We are a small, French inspired café located at 616 South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro, NC. We offer an integrated hiring model, seeking to provide equal employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is our mission to provide community & connection across the table. 🥐 We believe good food brings people together! 🥐 We are a full service, first come-first served restaurant. 🥐 We do not accept reservations. 🥐 Weekdays, breakfast is served from 8-11am and lunch from 11-2pm. 🥐 Weekends, we serve brunch only from 8-2pm. ​🥐 HOURS OF OPERATION: 8am-2pm, daily (CLOSED THURSDAYS) 🎧 Our Music 🎧 Like our music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/zzzgi... If you sign up for Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 7 days for free! As a disability integration coach focused on workplace inclusion and equity, I've seen firsthand how cultural diversity strengthens organizations, even during challenging times. Through leadership and diverse perspectives, we can build more effective and meaningful inclusion practices that benefit everyone. Let's continue fostering inclusive spaces where all voices are heard and valued! 📌 Subscribe for more conversations on building equitable workplaces! #DEI #Inclusion #DisabilityRights 🌱 Find us here 🌱 Instagram // @chezgenese Facebook // Chez Genèse Email Us // [email protected] BOOK A SPEAKER // https://www.chezgenese.com/keynotespe... WORKSHOPS & CONSULTING // https://www.chezgenese.com/educationa... OUR NEWSLETTER // https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638528...