diversity Archives - Bela Gaytan

Embracing the Power of Inclusive Language

BelaMay 29, 2023May 30, 2023DEIAB, Resourcesableism, disability, diversity, inclusion, language, LGBTQ+, mental health, resourcesNo Comments

Discover the power of inclusive language and the harm caused by non-inclusive language. Join me in my newest project, the Inclusive Language Glossary, and learn how you can contribute to this crowdsourced initiative. Together, let’s create a more inclusive society where every voice is valued and respected.

LGBTQ+ Allyship: Curated LinkedIn Learning Path

BelaMay 4, 2023May 13, 2023DEIABadvocacy, allyship, belonging, DEI, diversity, ERG, human rights, inclusion, LGBTQ+, mental healthNo Comments

Looking to become a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace and beyond? I’ve curated video lessons from LinkedIn Learning on LGBTQ+ allyship. This comprehensive path covers the basics of allyship, explores challenges faced by LGBTQ+ folks, and provides practical ways to take action.

Announcing My New Course: Building an Inclusive Quality Assurance Rubric

BelaMarch 8, 2023May 24, 2023Uncategorizedaccessibility, courses, design, diversity, inclusion, instructional design, L&D, learning experience design, UX/UINo Comments

Upgrade your processes to promote inclusion and accessibility! 3-week, cohort-based course on Eduflow by Bela Gaytan, M.Ed. Learn more…

International Day of People with Disabilities 2022

BelaDecember 3, 2022May 12, 2023DEIAB, Uncategorizedaccessibility, community, disability, diversity, inclusion, mental health, neurodiversityNo Comments

Every day should be an International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). But for the sake of this post and today, I want to talk about December 3rd being established by the United Nations (UN) as IDPWD.

We-Learn Weekly: June 8, 2022

BelaJune 8, 2022June 27, 2022Uncategorizedaccessibility, courses, design, diversity, eLearning, events, freebies, inclusion, neurodiversity, tools, trainingNo Comments

Image description: A black banner contains Bela’s logo: a pale blue light bulb with a plant growing inside. Yellow dots surround it. Beneath is “We-Learn, Weekly ID and L&D resources” along with “Bela Gaytan” and “belagaytan.com” in green, coral, and yellow colors. This week’s resources: free screen recording tool, creating

Authentically Queer

BelaJune 7, 2022June 19, 2022DEIABauthenticity, diversity, inclusion, LGBTQ+, mental health, neurodiversityNo Comments

Image description: A glittery rainbow color background contains a slightly transparent image of Bela on the right. She is a light-skinned Latina with short, dark, curly hair and blue green eyes. She is wearing a black and white dress and has tattooed sleeves. Authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability have always been

We-Learn Weekly: April 20, 2022

BelaApril 20, 2022June 15, 2022Uncategorizedaccessibility, BIPOC, coding, diversity, events, freebies, inclusion, leadership, LGBTQ+, productivity, trainingNo Comments

This week’s We-Learn Wednesday sweets: Queer leadership, creating accessible content, free Scrum resources, training program KPIs, BIPOC representation in tech, planning a productive year, and 100+ free coding courses!

L&D Multilingual Resource Crew

BelaApril 17, 2022April 17, 2022Uncategorizedaccessibility, diversity, inclusion, instructional design, L&D, learning experience design, multilingual resourcesNo Comments

A black square contains a coral-colored triangle in the lower left and upper right corners. The top shows a world with different flags representing world languages in a ribbon around the Earth. Beneath is Bela’s lightbulb with a plant logo, along with “L&D Multilingual Resource Crew with Bela Gaytan”. Hey

We-Learn Weekly: April 13, 2022

BelaApril 13, 2022June 15, 2022Uncategorizedaccessibility, digital skills, diversity, eLearning, events, freebies, inclusion, L&D, leadership, mental health, needs analysis, trainingNo Comments

This week’s We-Learn Wednesday sweets: Relaxing sounds, Google I/O, ID & LXD freebies, Inclusive ADDIE, free virtual training guide, Eduflow Academy, accessibility courses, and mental health tips!

We-Learn Wednesday + 2: March 18, 2022

BelaMarch 18, 2022March 20, 2022Uncategorizedaccessibility, community, design, design thinking, diversity, eLearning, events, freelancing, inclusion, leadership, LGBTQ+, onboarding, productivity, storyboards, UX/UINo Comments

This week’s We-Learn Wednesday sweets: Design Thinking, boosting productivity, UI design principles, LGBTQ tech events, onboarding freelancers, and eLearning storyboards!