Diversity and Inclusion Plan

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement:

BroadFutures is committed to maintaining and promoting a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals. We strive to promote tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among our members while encouraging each individual to reach their full potential. Our dedication to a diverse and inclusive workforce reflects our belief that diversity strengthens and enriches our community.

BroadFutures strictly prohibits discrimination in any of its activities or operations based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. We conduct our programs, services, and activities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and orders. All personnel responsible for hiring, managing employees, and developing programs or activities are charged with supporting this effort and responding promptly and appropriately to any concerns that arise.

Vision Statement on Inclusion and Access:

BroadFutures aspires to be a collaborative, inclusive, and caring community that champions inclusion and equal opportunity in all aspects of our work. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that promotes success for all, recognizing inclusion and access as sources of strength and enrichment.

Inclusion and access are at the core of BroadFutures’ mission—to inspire inclusion by supporting and promoting opportunities for diverse learners within the workplace. While we are proud of our progress to date, we remain committed to continually improving and expanding our efforts to foster inclusion and accessibility.

Present State of Inclusion and Access:

Staff/Board of Trustees: Though we are a small organization, we are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion within our staff and Board of Trustees. We actively strive to reflect these values in our leadership and team composition.

Program Participants: We serve a diverse range of young people from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, all of whom have disabilities. To ensure accessibility, we maintain a strong commitment to scholarships and operate under a need-blind admissions policy. We provide robust funding for scholarships to support participants who require financial assistance.

Strategic Vision and Priorities:

BroadFutures remains dedicated to advancing inclusion and access by serving and employing underrepresented, underserved, and economically marginalized groups. Our priority is to continually expand the diversity of our participants and improve accessibility to our programs.

Our current scholarship program is needs-based, and to date, we have provided scholarships to 100% of participants who qualified for support. As demand for our programming continues to grow, we aim to increase the availability of scholarships. Additionally, we have introduced housing stipends to our scholarship grants and are committed to expanding these stipends to ensure broader access, particularly for those from regions outside the Washington, DC area who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in our programs.