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THE PORTLAND PLAN A Framework for Equity Element 4 Launch a Racial/Ethnic Justice Initiative We will . . . O P Q R   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. 5-Year Action Plan Number 11 12 13 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 We will . . . S T U   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 Number Actions Partners City, OMF, PCOD 14 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 15 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 22 April 2012 | www.pdxplan.com