Diversity is an area of focus for the Texas 4-H program.
Diversity is the differences that exist among people. It is also an attitude - the attitude that we have toward others based upon the differences that exist among us.
Cooperative Extension gives a working definition to diversity, which is, "differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation, spiritual practice, and other human differences.
Involvement of all youth is vital to the 4-H and Youth Development Program’s overall mission, values, and vision. 4-H programs must be open, secure, and supportive.
Texas 4-H has a goal that the youth and volunteers of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will be be representative of all the people of Texas. Diversity is much more than skin color, cultures, social structures, ethnic lifestyles, norms, history and language.
An ongoing pursuit to create an environment where all youth and adults feel valued and welcomed is part of the base of Texas 4-H.
Resources on Diversity
The ABC's of Generation "X" by Calvin B. Ball III
Ten Excellent Ways To Stay Stressed Out In A Diverse Workforce by Marty Brown
Disability Etiquette: Considerations for all Disabilities
Is Your Program Ready to Welcome all Volunteers? A Checklist by Nan Hawthorne
Disability Awareness - (Power Point)
Equal Access: Designing Your Project To Be Accessible To All Participants by Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.
Diversity Activities for Youth and Adults (http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/ui335.pdf)
Strengthening Programs to Reach Diverse Audiences
(http://fycs-diversity.ifas.ufl.edu/diversity%20website/home.htm)
An Overview of Diversity Awareness (http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/ui362.pdf)
Resources for Working with Special Needs Children
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/specialneeds/index.html
Texas A&M System -