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Embracing Our Diversity

Q2 2026

Introduction

Welcome to your quarterly Embracing Diversity page.

Here, you will find various resources in different media to help you develop your understanding of many other aspects of our culture.

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EDI Calendar

Some significant dates and events for this quarter include:

April

World Autism Awareness Week – 30th March to 5th April
Eid al-Fitr – TBC (dependent on moon sighting)
International Romani Day – 8th April
Stephen Lawrence Day 22nd April
Lesbian Visibility Day 26th April

May

Deaf Awareness Week – 4th to 10th May
Mental Health Awareness Week – 11th to 17th May
International Family Equality Day 3th May
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 21th May
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 17th May
World Day for Cultural Diversity 21th May

June

Pride Month
Carers Week – 8th to 14th June
Windrush Day – 22nd June
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 15th June
Neurodiversity Pride Day, 16th June
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

Our living site will change quarterly with varied content to reflect global diversity. It is intended as a source of some information and an opportunity to reflect on cultures, experiences and events but is not designed to cover everything. Please do check back to see refreshed content soon.

Watch

For those of you who prefer to watch here, you will find a range of videos covering Mental Health, Autism, Windrush Day and a few more topics that coincide with this quarter.

Unspoken - Mental Health Awareness Short Film

Mental Health: In Our Own Words

Windrush Day: What does it mean to you?

Dating App Discrimination Exposed

What is autism masking?

Demystifying autism and overstimulation

Stephen Lawrence Day - A Legacy of Change

World Day of Romani Language - The language we share

Models Matter: Seeing Deaf People Through A Cultural Lens

Read

If you prefer to read, here you will find a range of articles relating to some of the Equality and Diversity Calendar dates from April to June.

International Asexuality Day

8 April: International Roma Day - Holocaust Memorial Day TrustThe day, also known as International Romani Day, takes place on 8 April every year after first being declared in 1990. International Roma Day draws attention to discrimination directed at Roma communities globally and calls for the human rights of all to be respected and observed. European Roma and Sinti were targeted for complete extermination under the […]

International Family Equality Day - May 3, 2026 | internationaldays.coEvery year on the first Sunday in May, International Family Equality Day honors the diversity of LGBTQIA+ families world

The world is now a harder place for neurodivergent people | LettersLetters: Readers respond to an article by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett on the ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental health conditions

Windrush victims could have compensation reconsidered after rulingDenial of compensation for Raymond Lee, denied re-entry to UK in after 1999 trip to Jamaica, deemed ‘legal error’ by judge

GAADThursday, May 15, 2025, help us celebrate the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

Pride flag to fly more than Union Jack over government buildingsThe LGBT colours will be hoisted on four occasions in Scotland next year, while the UK national flag will be flown only on Remembrance Sunday

Deaf awareness12 million adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss. We can all play our part to be more deaf aware, both at work and in daily life.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | United NationsWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day is aimed to encourage world to pay greater attention to the well-being and adequate health care of older persons, as well as any cases of neglect, abuse and violence against older persons.

Listen

For those of you like to listen, we gathered a range of interesting podcasts looking at history, mental health and diversity.

Do

There is plenty to do here if this is your preference, complete a short free course on; Diversity in Religion, British Sign language or learn a bit more about Windrush Day. Take a course on Braille or have a go at cooking.

A Queer History of London - The LGBTQ+ Walking TourDiscover 2000 years of Queer History as we explore London's LGBTQ+ hub, home and playground

Diversity and inclusion in the workplaceDo you feel concerned about a lack of diversity in your workplace? Is this something you want to address? Perhaps you’d like to feel more informed on a personal level before taking it further ...

Culture and Inclusion Calendar 2026 - RightTrack LearningDownload the free 2026 Culture & Inclusion Calendar to track key cultural and awareness dates throughout the year.

Learn British Sign LanguageOnline BSL course, games, information & resources. Learn British Sign Language today.

Free Online LGBT+ Inclusion in the Workplace Course with CertificateThe free online LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace course with certificate is funded by UK government. Gain a level 2 qualification and accredited certificate.

Gluten-free recipesOn a gluten-free diet? Our recipes mean you needn't miss out on variety, whether it's curry, cake, noodles or salads you're after

Events - GAADThere are many ways to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day and create awareness. Attend an event. Participate in an activity.

11 essential traits of an inclusive workplaceBefore you can build an inclusive workplace, you need to understand the basics. Learn the 8 components needed to create an inclusive work environment.

Free Online Resources to Learn Braille – Paths to LiteracyPaths to Literacy Free Online Resources to Learn Braille. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

Understanding autismLearn about autism, one of the most challenging long-term conditions of the century. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by individuals and...

Global Diversity

When people think of diversity, they may think first of ethnicity and race, and then gender. However, diversity is much broader than that.

We’ve put together a collection of resources for you to further explore and broaden your knowledge.

Here, you will find a range of video content; articles; recipe ideas to tantalize your taste buds and much more to give insights into different cultures and beliefs.

Exploring different cultures and understanding how diverse we really are, does help us to better understand and appreciate the diversity among us.

We hope you enjoy these pages as much as we have enjoyed putting them together and learning more about Global Diversity.

Visit Kaplan’s page on Equality & Diversity: https://kaplan.co.uk/about/equality-diversity

Diversity & Inclusion doesn't start with me or with you, it starts with EVERYONE

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Useful links

If you have any questions relating to EDI, then please contact us at edi@kaplan.co.uk.

https://diversityuk.org/about-us/ - Diversity UK is an equality charity that aims to research, advocate and promote ideas for improving diversity and inclusion in Britain.

Ethnicity facts and figures The data measures the ethnic diversity of England and Wales by region and type of area, for example, urban and rural.

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ - We empower LGBT people to be their authentic selves, enabling them to realise and achieve their full potential, and we empower LGBT people and allies to create positive change.

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/cultural-diversity Reading list of recommended books by Good Reads

What are the Protected Characteristics?

It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of "protected characteristics" at work, in education, as a consumer and in other settings due to the Equality Act 2010

The nine protected characteristics are:

age
gender reassignment
being married or in a civil partnership
being pregnant or on maternity leave
disability
race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
religion or belief
sex
sexual orientation

Find out more here

Discrimination: your rightsIt is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')

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