Good Morning: I am a big believer in balance in my work and all that I do. I think there needs to be both. CLC
should be woven into everything we do. But I believe that is a journey that is never really finished…because we should be constantly learning and quite frankly we miss the mark and make mistakes. So as we strive to incorporate CLC in all we
do, I think we need a group or sub-committee to focus on this, assess where we drop the ball and how to be better, and push us to learn more and do better.
I also think there is a need for balance in working with groups. I am a tremendous advocate for inclusion, but I also honor the safe space of affinity groups.
When I served on the board of the Society for Disability Studies, inclusion, equity, and the intersection of different identities was deeply valued. However, we carved out dedicated time for affinity or special interest groups, where folks would feel safe
to discuss issues that were deeply important to them that they didn’t feel they could communicate when meeting within a whole group. When I was working at a large university, affinity groups were funded and encouraged. Affinity group members were able to
meet privately to celebrate their identities, share their common interests/concerns and then work to bring issues to the larger university system inclusively with allies. These issues could be positive or negative. Sometimes you need that common bond and
support to work through how you are feeling, where you are coming from, and then how best to create change with all involved.
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"CLC should be woven into everything we do" - Whyte, Alison (EOM)
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RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do" - Robin Troutman
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Re: "CLC should be woven into everything we do" - Renee Manfredi
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RE: [External] Re: "CLC should be woven into everything we do" - Thompson, Dana
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RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do" - Angela Castillo-Epps
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"CLC
should be woven into everything we do" by
Whyte, Alison (EOM) (25 Aug 2020 21:56 EDT)
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Hi everyone,
I wanted to get y’alls thoughts on this. I’ve heard so many people say things like what I put in the subject – “CLC should be a part of everything we do.” I feel like it has almost become a buzz phrase. I agree with the sentiment,
but I worry that it gets used to dismiss having dedicated groups of people thinking specifically about CLC issues, or that it prevents those groups from forming in the first place. I think I am starting to move to a place of thinking that we need both – we
need a dedicated group thinking about CLC issues AND we need to weave it into everything. Maybe one day we won’t need a separate group, but I feel like we’re not there yet.
On a parallel thought, I see the same thing happen with self-advocacy groups sometimes – we don’t support self-advocacy committees because we say people with disabilities need to be a part of every other group. Again, I agree with
this sentiment, but also feel like self-advocates need dedicated space to come together sometimes, no?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Alison
---
Alison Whyte
Executive Director
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
441 4th Street NW, Suite 729N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-8005 (office)
202-340-8563 (cell)
202-727-9484 (fax)
alison.whyte@dc.gov
Pronouns: she, her, hers
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RE:
"CLC should be woven into everything we do" by
Robin Troutman (26 Aug 2020 10:57 EDT)
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Hi Alison
Thank you for bringing this up as NACDD is currently going through this issue specifically on the advocacy point. As you have seen we just sent out the save the date for the new SA Discussion Series. We were asked by advocates
to create a forum so that they can talk about issues that they want to talk about, but if we do not open it up to everyone are we truly being inclusive? At what cost to inclusion is having a place for only advocates?
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Whyte, Alison (EOM)
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:57 PM
To: 'diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com' <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi everyone,
I wanted to get y’alls thoughts on this. I’ve heard so many people say things like what I put in the subject – “CLC should be a part of everything we do.” I feel like it has almost become a buzz phrase. I agree with the sentiment,
but I worry that it gets used to dismiss having dedicated groups of people thinking specifically about CLC issues, or that it prevents those groups from forming in the first place. I think I am starting to move to a place of thinking that we need both – we
need a dedicated group thinking about CLC issues AND we need to weave it into everything. Maybe one day we won’t need a separate group, but I feel like we’re not there yet.
On a parallel thought, I see the same thing happen with self-advocacy groups sometimes – we don’t support self-advocacy committees because we say people with disabilities need to be a part of every other group. Again, I agree with
this sentiment, but also feel like self-advocates need dedicated space to come together sometimes, no?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Alison
---
Alison Whyte
Executive Director
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
441 4th Street NW, Suite 729N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-8005 (office)
202-340-8563 (cell)
202-727-9484 (fax)
alison.whyte@dc.gov
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Re:
"CLC should be woven into everything we do" by
Renee Manfredi (26 Aug 2020 11:26 EDT)
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Hi,
I am sorry but I do not know what CLC is. This conversation sounds like something I would like to know more about.
Thank you, Renee
From: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> on behalf of Robin Troutman <RTroutman@nacdd.org>
Reply-To: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:57 AM
To: "diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com" <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi Alison
Thank you for bringing this up as NACDD is currently going through this issue specifically on the advocacy point. As you have seen we just sent out the save the date for the new SA Discussion Series. We were asked by advocates
to create a forum so that they can talk about issues that they want to talk about, but if we do not open it up to everyone are we truly being inclusive? At what cost to inclusion is having a place for only advocates?
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Whyte, Alison (EOM)
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:57 PM
To: 'diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com' <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi everyone,
I wanted to get y’alls thoughts on this. I’ve heard so many people say things like what I put in the subject – “CLC should be a part of everything we do.” I feel like it has almost become a buzz phrase. I agree with the sentiment,
but I worry that it gets used to dismiss having dedicated groups of people thinking specifically about CLC issues, or that it prevents those groups from forming in the first place. I think I am starting to move to a place of thinking that we need both – we
need a dedicated group thinking about CLC issues AND we need to weave it into everything. Maybe one day we won’t need a separate group, but I feel like we’re not there yet.
On a parallel thought, I see the same thing happen with self-advocacy groups sometimes – we don’t support self-advocacy committees because we say people with disabilities need to be a part of every other group. Again, I agree with
this sentiment, but also feel like self-advocates need dedicated space to come together sometimes, no?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Alison
---
Alison Whyte
Executive Director
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
441 4th Street NW, Suite 729N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-8005 (office)
202-340-8563 (cell)
202-727-9484 (fax)
alison.whyte@dc.gov
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[External] Re: "CLC should be woven into everything we do" by
Thompson, Dana (26 Aug 2020 11:34 EDT)
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Good morning,
I agree with Alison; seeing this occur. What I’m seeing with saying CLC is in everything we do, then gives people the impression that it doesn’t need to be addressed somehow. Like it was addressed in the past, and now it’s done.
Like thinking, “well, someone else already makes sure it is in what we do, so we don’t need to think about it anymore.”
Agree Alison- need both. At least for now.
Dana Thompson | Project Officer
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
2330 Vartan Way; Suite 130| Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717-214-8103 | Fax: 717-657-2924
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Hi,
I am sorry but I do not know what CLC is. This conversation sounds like something I would like to know more about.
Thank you, Renee
From: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> on behalf of Robin Troutman <RTroutman@nacdd.org>
Reply-To: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:57 AM
To: "diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com" <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi Alison
Thank you for bringing this up as NACDD is currently going through this issue specifically on the advocacy point. As you have seen we just sent out the save the date for the new SA Discussion Series. We were asked by advocates
to create a forum so that they can talk about issues that they want to talk about, but if we do not open it up to everyone are we truly being inclusive? At what cost to inclusion is having a place for only advocates?
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Whyte, Alison (EOM)
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:57 PM
To: 'diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com' <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi everyone,
I wanted to get y’alls thoughts on this. I’ve heard so many people say things like what I put in the subject – “CLC should be a part of everything we do.” I feel like it has almost become a buzz phrase. I agree with the sentiment,
but I worry that it gets used to dismiss having dedicated groups of people thinking specifically about CLC issues, or that it prevents those groups from forming in the first place. I think I am starting to move to a place of thinking that we need both – we
need a dedicated group thinking about CLC issues AND we need to weave it into everything. Maybe one day we won’t need a separate group, but I feel like we’re not there yet.
On a parallel thought, I see the same thing happen with self-advocacy groups sometimes – we don’t support self-advocacy committees because we say people with disabilities need to be a part of every other group. Again, I agree with
this sentiment, but also feel like self-advocates need dedicated space to come together sometimes, no?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Alison
---
Alison Whyte
Executive Director
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
441 4th Street NW, Suite 729N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-8005 (office)
202-340-8563 (cell)
202-727-9484 (fax)
alison.whyte@dc.gov
Pronouns: she, her, hers
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"CLC should be woven into everything we do" by
Angela Castillo-Epps (26 Aug 2020 11:37 EDT)
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Hi Renee
Great to hear from you!
CLC stands for Cultural and Linguistic Competence. I am happy to meet with you to discuss.
Let me know if that would be okay and I can send you a link for a Zoom meeting or we can do a call together.
Happy to help. I can be reached at
acastillo-epps@nacdd.org or 410-236-9920
All my best
Angela
Angela Castillo-Epps
Technical Assistance Specialist
Information & Technical Assistance Center for Councils on DD
202-506-5813, ext. 100
410-236-9920 (direct)
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Renee Manfredi
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:27 AM
To: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi,
I am sorry but I do not know what CLC is. This conversation sounds like something I would like to know more about.
Thank you, Renee
From: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> on behalf of Robin Troutman <RTroutman@nacdd.org>
Reply-To: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:57 AM
To: "diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com" <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi Alison
Thank you for bringing this up as NACDD is currently going through this issue specifically on the advocacy point. As you have seen we just sent out the save the date for the new SA Discussion Series. We were asked by advocates
to create a forum so that they can talk about issues that they want to talk about, but if we do not open it up to everyone are we truly being inclusive? At what cost to inclusion is having a place for only advocates?
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Whyte, Alison (EOM)
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:57 PM
To: 'diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com' <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi everyone,
I wanted to get y’alls thoughts on this. I’ve heard so many people say things like what I put in the subject – “CLC should be a part of everything we do.” I feel like it has almost become a buzz phrase. I agree with the sentiment,
but I worry that it gets used to dismiss having dedicated groups of people thinking specifically about CLC issues, or that it prevents those groups from forming in the first place. I think I am starting to move to a place of thinking that we need both – we
need a dedicated group thinking about CLC issues AND we need to weave it into everything. Maybe one day we won’t need a separate group, but I feel like we’re not there yet.
On a parallel thought, I see the same thing happen with self-advocacy groups sometimes – we don’t support self-advocacy committees because we say people with disabilities need to be a part of every other group. Again, I agree with
this sentiment, but also feel like self-advocates need dedicated space to come together sometimes, no?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Alison
---
Alison Whyte
Executive Director
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
441 4th Street NW, Suite 729N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-8005 (office)
202-340-8563 (cell)
202-727-9484 (fax)
alison.whyte@dc.gov
Pronouns: she, her, hers
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RE:
"CLC should be woven into everything we do" by
Christine Pisani (26 Aug 2020 13:00 EDT)
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I would like to be a part of this zoom call.
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss these important topics.
Christine
Christine Pisani (she/her/hers)
Executive Director
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
(208) 334-2178 Toll Free: (800) 544-2433
icdd.idaho.gov
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From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Angela Castillo-Epps
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:38 AM
To: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi Renee
Great to hear from you!
CLC stands for Cultural and Linguistic Competence. I am happy to meet with you to discuss.
Let me know if that would be okay and I can send you a link for a Zoom meeting or we can do a call together.
Happy to help. I can be reached at
acastillo-epps@nacdd.org or 410-236-9920
All my best
Angela
Angela Castillo-Epps
Technical Assistance Specialist
Information & Technical Assistance Center for Councils on DD
202-506-5813, ext. 100
410-236-9920 (direct)
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Renee Manfredi
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:27 AM
To: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi,
I am sorry but I do not know what CLC is. This conversation sounds like something I would like to know more about.
Thank you, Renee
From: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> on behalf of Robin Troutman <RTroutman@nacdd.org>
Reply-To: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:57 AM
To: "diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com" <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi Alison
Thank you for bringing this up as NACDD is currently going through this issue specifically on the advocacy point. As you have seen we just sent out the save the date for the new SA Discussion Series. We were asked by advocates
to create a forum so that they can talk about issues that they want to talk about, but if we do not open it up to everyone are we truly being inclusive? At what cost to inclusion is having a place for only advocates?
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Whyte, Alison (EOM)
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:57 PM
To: 'diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com' <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi everyone,
I wanted to get y’alls thoughts on this. I’ve heard so many people say things like what I put in the subject – “CLC should be a part of everything we do.” I feel like it has almost become a buzz phrase. I agree with the sentiment,
but I worry that it gets used to dismiss having dedicated groups of people thinking specifically about CLC issues, or that it prevents those groups from forming in the first place. I think I am starting to move to a place of thinking that we need both – we
need a dedicated group thinking about CLC issues AND we need to weave it into everything. Maybe one day we won’t need a separate group, but I feel like we’re not there yet.
On a parallel thought, I see the same thing happen with self-advocacy groups sometimes – we don’t support self-advocacy committees because we say people with disabilities need to be a part of every other group. Again, I agree with
this sentiment, but also feel like self-advocates need dedicated space to come together sometimes, no?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Alison
---
Alison Whyte
Executive Director
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
441 4th Street NW, Suite 729N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-8005 (office)
202-340-8563 (cell)
202-727-9484 (fax)
alison.whyte@dc.gov
Pronouns: she, her, hers
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RE:
"CLC should be woven into everything we do" by
Angela Castillo-Epps (26 Aug 2020 13:20 EDT)
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Sorry for any confusion.
The next DICLC List serve Zoom call will be in November – please look out for a Doodle poll, coming soon.
We can definitely continue these conversations during the November Zoom, but until then, please feel free to use this list serve to share information, ideas and resources. The conversations are extremely helpful and a great way to
learn from each other.
For additional information on Cultural and Linguistic Competence, be sure to visit the DICLC Archived Webinar page of the itacchelp.org website.
https://itacchelp.org/itacc-diclc-work-group-webinars/
More to come!
Angela Castillo-Epps
Angela Castillo-Epps
Technical Assistance Specialist
Information & Technical Assistance Center for Councils on DD
202-506-5813, ext. 100
410-236-9920 (direct)
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Christine Pisani
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 1:00 PM
To: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
I would like to be a part of this zoom call.
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss these important topics.
Christine
Christine Pisani (she/her/hers)
Executive Director
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
(208) 334-2178 Toll Free: (800) 544-2433
icdd.idaho.gov
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From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Angela Castillo-Epps
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:38 AM
To: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi Renee
Great to hear from you!
CLC stands for Cultural and Linguistic Competence. I am happy to meet with you to discuss.
Let me know if that would be okay and I can send you a link for a Zoom meeting or we can do a call together.
Happy to help. I can be reached at
acastillo-epps@nacdd.org or 410-236-9920
All my best
Angela
Angela Castillo-Epps
Technical Assistance Specialist
Information & Technical Assistance Center for Councils on DD
202-506-5813, ext. 100
410-236-9920 (direct)
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Renee Manfredi
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 11:27 AM
To: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi,
I am sorry but I do not know what CLC is. This conversation sounds like something I would like to know more about.
Thank you, Renee
From: <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> on behalf of Robin Troutman <RTroutman@nacdd.org>
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Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:57 AM
To: "diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com" <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: RE: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi Alison
Thank you for bringing this up as NACDD is currently going through this issue specifically on the advocacy point. As you have seen we just sent out the save the date for the new SA Discussion Series. We were asked by advocates
to create a forum so that they can talk about issues that they want to talk about, but if we do not open it up to everyone are we truly being inclusive? At what cost to inclusion is having a place for only advocates?
From: diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Whyte, Alison (EOM)
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:57 PM
To: 'diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com' <diclc@nacdd.simplelists.com>
Subject: "CLC should be woven into everything we do"
Hi everyone,
I wanted to get y’alls thoughts on this. I’ve heard so many people say things like what I put in the subject – “CLC should be a part of everything we do.” I feel like it has almost become a buzz phrase. I agree with the sentiment,
but I worry that it gets used to dismiss having dedicated groups of people thinking specifically about CLC issues, or that it prevents those groups from forming in the first place. I think I am starting to move to a place of thinking that we need both – we
need a dedicated group thinking about CLC issues AND we need to weave it into everything. Maybe one day we won’t need a separate group, but I feel like we’re not there yet.
On a parallel thought, I see the same thing happen with self-advocacy groups sometimes – we don’t support self-advocacy committees because we say people with disabilities need to be a part of every other group. Again, I agree with
this sentiment, but also feel like self-advocates need dedicated space to come together sometimes, no?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
Alison
---
Alison Whyte
Executive Director
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
441 4th Street NW, Suite 729N
Washington, DC 20001
202-727-8005 (office)
202-340-8563 (cell)
202-727-9484 (fax)
alison.whyte@dc.gov
Pronouns: she, her, hers
To learn more about the importance of pronouns, visit
https://goo.gl/mFPTKS
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