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Language Access & Belonging COMING SOON
- Employment
- Programs, activities and services
- Bilingual/multilingual employee positions
- Language Access (LA) Plan
Disability Access & Belonging COMING SOON
- Employment
- Programs, activities and services
- Facilities and Universal Design
- Communications
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan
Information and Communication Technologies Access & Belonging COMING SOON
- Disability
- Language
- Low digital literacy
- Social and economic barriers
- Information and Communication Technologies Accessibility (ICTA) Plan
Legal Authorities COMING SOON
Removing barriers, honoring self-determination, and building inclusive systems that benefit all.
Office of Equity Consultants can provide Washington state agencies and partners with a variety of expert consulting services related to Universal Access & Belonging.
What is Universal Access & Belonging?
Universal Access & Belonging is a term used by the Office of Equity to describe its framework and mission:

- Honor the individual and community’s right to determine their own needs and the best way to meet those needs.
- Identify and remove barriers that limit or prevent equity and justice for all, particularly for those who have been historically excluded and oppressed.
- Replace old systems with new systems that are just, equitable, diverse, accessible, and inclusive for the benefit of all.
Our Consultants will work with you to create Universal Access & Belonging strategic plans, policies, and initiatives that are tailored to meet your employee and customer needs. Consulting services are currently available in the following areas:
- Language Access & Belonging
- Disability Access & Belonging
- Information and Communication Technologies Access & Belonging