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<br />Program information P a g e 10 o f 24 <br />will conduct a comprehensive racial-equity analysis of the program and we are requesting basic <br />information about your organization’s racial equity work. <br /> <br />a. Please describe how you have involved the intended beneficiaries of the proposed <br />project in the planning and design process (in 100 words or less). <br /> <br />The Orange County Disability Awareness Council has involved individuals from its members, leadership team <br />and individuals from the public who may be participants in program activities by gathering data through <br />focus group sessions and survey instruments. This data provides essential input on improving the program’s <br />goals and activities, in effort to better match the needs of participants. <br />We also plan to hire a social media specialist to enhance our platform and reach through examples like chat <br />rooms and community posts to share stories as a mechanism to foster relationships. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />b. How has your organization incorporated racial equity goals into your <br />organizational goals? <br /> <br />The Orange County Disability Awareness Council prides itself on racial equity in <br />leadership and membership. Since we are constantly faced with different types of <br />biases, it is part of our mission to be totally inclusive. <br /> <br />Our leadership draws from people of all background such as Native Americans, <br />Hispanic/Latinx, African American, Asian, Arab, and Caucasian. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />c. Please fill in the below questions and provide any additional context on the racial <br />composition of the organization and board leadership: <br /> <br />1. 75% of our staff is African American, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) <br /> <br />2. 75% of our board is (BIPOC) <br /> <br />3. 25% of our board has attended racial equity training <br /> <br /> <br />d. Please describe any additional activities your organization is doing to address <br />racial equity. <br /> <br />We partner with a variety of community organizations that empower BIPOC such as <br />African American churches, Native American Cultural reservations, and state <br />agencies. We are making connections with other community partners to expand over <br />service of BIPOC populations. <br /> <br /> <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 85C6B855-1F25-4EEC-B204-9380B8F79B70