you will be asked to choose an organization related to the group you attended in your first assignment. For example, if you attended an AA meeting, a related organization might be an institution providing services to those experiencing addiction. Please choose a specific organization.

Part I: Assessment Tool

Once you have chosen your organization, you will complete an assessment of the organization

Please address the following questions in your reflection paper once you complete the assessment tool:

• How did you apply the tool? What was the process for using the items to review the organization? E.g., did you call the organization, visit its website, visit its social media, visit in person, etc.?
• Describe what the organization is doing well in this area
• Describe barriers and areas of improvement for the organization in this area of social justice
  • Consider what we discussed including bureaucracy, discrimination in institutions, symbols that the institution uses, etc.
• Based on what you've noticed, if you were the leader and were given funds to make changes, what changes would you make? How would you go about making changes at this organization?
  • What processes, systems, etc. would you introduce in order to be more accessible and just based on the tool
• How did you feel while engaging in this process? Did you feel secure in your assessment? Did you feel as though you were judging the group? Did you experience positive and/or negative emotions while assessing the potential barriers or successes in this organization?

Complete this assessment Assessment Tool Program 1) Does the organization analyze/assess the needs of individuals with disabilities within your geographic area as a part of programming with assessment, planning, and implementation? Power 1) Does the organization have authentic and accountable relationships with individuals and organizations, specific to those with disabilities, within the region that provide input into your program and advocacy? 2) Does the organization have individuals with disabilities as board members and direct-level staff? 3) Does the organization have individuals with disabilities in leadership/decision-making positions? Policies 1) Does the organization have anti-discrimination policies that explicitly prohibit harassment of individuals with disabilities in the organization? People 1) Does your staff and board reflect the full spectrum of the disability population within your community/region? 2) Does your organization provide training and assess the knowledge of staff as it relates to cultural competence, ability privilege, and anti-discriminatory practices? Culture 1) Are the full identities of individuals with disabilities (race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, ability status, age, languages spoken, etc.) recognized, respected, and taken into consideration in the development of organizational culture? 2) Are the staff and board trained to combat ableism/discrimination at organizational events and within the organization? 3) When the organization plans activities and events, is there consideration of basic needs like childcare, interpretation, special food requirements, location, time of day, etc.? Not at Somewhat Yes All