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THE PORTLAND PLAN
A Framework for Equity
Element 4
Launch a Racial/Ethnic Justice Initiative
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Initiate a racial and ethnic focus, using well-documented disparities.
Build the skills, capacity, and technical expertise to address institutionalized racism and practice
and intercultural competencies.
Engage diverse constituencies to discuss race, disparities and public services.
Actively work to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in public agency hiring, retention and
contracting.
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Actions
Partners
Training. Educate City and partner staff about institutionalized racism, intercultural
competency and the legal requirements and regulations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Incorporate this into performance reviews.
City, OEHR, OMF,
PCOD, Other
public agencies
Community dialogue. Hold public forums on race and the importance of equity.
City/OEHR, PCOD,
Other public
agencies
Diverse advisory boards. Recruit, train and appoint minority members to City of Portland
advisory boards who represent the city’s diverse population.
A Framework for Equity
City, ONI
Element 5
Increase Focus on Disability Equity
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Embrace the letter and spirit of federal civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Act (CRA) and
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Promote fairness and equity in the programs, services and activities of public entities, including
the opportunity for participation, as guided by the principles of Title VI of the Community
Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the ADA.
Work with the Portland Commission on Disability to identify broader measures and outcomes for
equity goals on disabilities.
5-Year Action Plan
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Actions
Partners
City, OMF, PCOD
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Implement Disabilities Transition Plan. Complete and begin to implement the City of
Portland’s ADA Title II Transition Plan to remove barriers and conditions that prevent people
with disabilities from accessing, participating and benefiting from city programs, services and
activities.
Educate and train city and partner staff about ableism and disability awareness
Educate staff on the legal requirements and implementing regulations of ADA
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Collect data on disability-related disparities. Collect data (conventional and
alternative) on disability related disparities, in consultation with the Portland Commission on
Disability and community partners. Apply lessons learned from the racial/ethnic focus and
adapt tools to address the most critical disparities facing Portlanders with disabilities.
City, OMF, PCOD,
other public
agencies
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