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For
nearly 30 years the REACH Center, a
nationally-recognized non-profit
organization, has positioned itself as
one of the most respected establishments
to provide cultural diversity services.
The Center specializes in providing these
services to agencies throughout the
United States, Canada and Australia.
The
REACH Center assists agencies with
strategic planning and training for:
individuals,
young and old alike, to acquire the
knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed
to function in a culturally and racially
diverse world.
educational
institutions, businesses and communities
to value the human diversity that is
found within their educational and/or
workplace environments.
The
REACH Center is able to carry out its
work through the utilization of its cadre
of nationally certified trainers. There
are over 200 nationally certified REACH
trainers located throughout the United
States and Australia who have established
records in public speaking, group
facilitation, program and curriculum
development, as well as conducted
research and training in the area of
multicultural education and ethnic
history.
Through
its quality services, the Center creates
learning experiences for schools and
districts which inspire and empower
people to participate in their own
personal growth, as well as involve them
in activities that:
Connect
participants with current concepts,
resources and information.
Promote
cultural self-awareness and
understanding.
Examine
the basic components and the historical,
institutional power of the
"isms" -racism, sexism,
elitism, etc.
Engage
in cross-cultural learning activities
which help gain in-depth knowledge of the
history and culture of different ethnic
and cultural groups.
Provide
a conceptual framework and practical
strategies for dealing effectively with
implementing multicultural concepts and
activities into schools and classrooms
through the use of age-appropriate
curricula.
Meeting the needs
of our clients is a priority!
We
are committed to systemic social
change and the development of
schools and communities which
honor and value human diversity.
-the REACH vision
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