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Estimating the cost of Language Access Services

Printable version This document provides an estimation of costs for different language access services. Its purpose is to help Extension colleagues budget for Extension projects and/or programming. All costs are based on the current market rate. Typically when documents are being translated into another language, there is an expansion factor of an additional 15 percent […]

38th Street & Chicago Avenue: The Intersection of Healing and Hope

Printable version 38th Street & Chicago Avenue: The Intersection of Healing and Hope by Dominic J. Ledesma Watching footage of George Floyd’s murder hit close to home for me, literally and figuratively. While I grew up in the East Metro Area of the Twin Cities, I was familiar the exact intersection where his life was […]

Civil Rights Reviews Show Progress & Opportunities

Printable version Civil Rights Reviews Show Progress & Opportunities by Kim Waldman, Compliance Coordinator & Equity Strategist I recently had the pleasure to meet colleagues in 12 Extension offices while conducting this year’s civil rights reviews. All reviews had three main components: 1) auditing documentation, 2) learning about how local context informs efforts to expand […]

Focus on accessibility: Anatomy of a disability accommodation

Printable version Focus on accessibility: Anatomy of a disability accommodation by Heather Stelljes, Division of Extension Access Consultant In February, Ozaukee County 4-H prepared to start its Dog Project at the Ozaukee County Fair Grounds. The building was reserved, and youth started signing up, including a youth that uses a wheelchair. While the building itself […]

Checking in following the Chauvin trial verdict

Printable version Checking in following the Chauvin trial verdict by Dominic J. Ledesma On April 20, a jury found former Minneapolis police offer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd on May 25 of last year. Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges that were brought against him by the State of Minnesota. Unfortunately, Floyd’s murder […]

30 years of civil rights for people with disabilities: Celebrating the ADA

Printable version 30 years of civil rights for people with disabilities: Celebrating the ADA by Heather Stelljes, Division of Extension Access Consultant In what was a challenging summer regarding racial justice, violence, and health disparities among BIPOC, there was one strong reminder that organization, protesting, allyship and advocacy does create lasting change. On July 26, […]