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2 <br /> Library Services <br /> 2. The Department of Library Services anticipates the receipt of $5,600 in additional <br /> funds from Friends of the Library. These additional funds will support the Summer <br /> Learning Kickoff Event as well as promotions and supplies for the Summer Learning <br /> season. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 2) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION <br /> AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race <br /> or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; <br /> national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and <br /> familial, residential or economic status. <br /> The Assistive Technology Grant was awarded to the library for technology, training and <br /> programming to address the segment of the population with disabilities, specifically in <br /> loss of hearing and vision. This creates a culture that rejects oppression and inequality. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior <br /> injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> The Assistive Technology Grant was awarded to the library for technology, training and <br /> programming to address the segment of the population with disabilities, specifically in <br /> loss of hearing and vision. Have these technologies and staff trained in their use creates <br /> a safer and more accessible community. <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through <br /> voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to <br /> participation <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> Summer Learning helps to create a safe community and encourage customers to engage <br /> in full civic participation by removing literacy barriers. Additionally, the conference being <br /> attended through this donation will provide educational components to create expanding <br /> ability to provide fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of <br /> race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national <br /> origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or <br /> economic status through making technology available to all. Additionally, Summer <br />