Trump's elimination of DEI and what it means.

[AggieSooner]

Many people know that DEI helps underrepresented students or workers obtain an education or a job.

But what you may not know, is that DEI also provides funding for installing ramps, elevators, bathrooms, and other physical accessability features for handicapped individuals, including the elderly and veterans.

DEI provides assistive technology, extra time on tests, alternative learning formats, and other accommodations for students k-12, and in college who have learning disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism, etc.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) provides the legal legislation for such things while DEI largely provides the funding and resources.

With Trump eliminating DEI/DEIA initiatives in the workforce and schools, these items listed above will have extremely limited funding, or none at all. Meaning. These items, and many more, will no longer be available for anyone.

My sources are AP, Reuters, NPR, and BBC. All of which are neutral sources that don't care about left or right wing politics.

 

[kenasbury9468]

Yeah DEI also hires alot of people that have no clue about the job they are supposed to do...your sources are the AP, Reuters, NPR and BBC, all left leaning sources of BS...are you an Aggie, that is the only way that you can make sense of what you wrote

 

[AT.Hill]

While DEI programs do play a role in promoting accessibility and inclusivity, it is not accurate to say that these programs are the primary or sole funding source for accommodations like ramps, elevators, or assistive technology. These initiatives are also supported by other programs and mandates, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires public and private sectors to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. The ADA is a legally binding framework that ensures people with disabilities are accommodated, and it is backed by federal funding and legal obligations. Therefore, even if DEI initiatives were reduced or eliminated (which they should be) the legal requirement for accessibility would still exist, and funding for those accommodations would likely be maintained under the ADA.

Also, while DEI programs can provide accommodations such as extra time on tests or alternative learning formats, many of these accommodations are still required by law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These laws mandate that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education, which includes necessary accommodations. These protections would not be immediately removed by changes to DEI initiatives, as the legal obligation remains. Critics might argue that cutting DEI initiatives would reduce some flexibility or funding for specific programs, but the core legal requirements for accommodations in education are separate and would continue under these laws.

It's also important to consider that a policy shift away from DEI initiatives may not necessarily eliminate all supports for accessibility, inclusion, and accommodations. It could simply refocus how resources are distributed. In other words, government and educational institutions may find alternative ways to fund these accommodations that do not rely on the DEI framework. For example, resources for accessibility could be redirected through specialized disability support programs or other dedicated channels without the broad structure of DEI funding.

Lastly, DEI was never a good idea to begin with. Emphasizing identity markers like race, gender, and background over merit or qualifications have lead to situations where people are placed in roles based on characteristics unrelated to job performance. DEI should complement merit-based approaches by broadening the pool of candidates and ensuring that opportunities are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. However, DEI programs have created an environment of discrimination against people who are perceived as "privileged" or "over represented" by the left. Also claiming that the AP, Reuters, NPR, and BBC are neutral is inherently false. If you truly believe that then you are either dangerously naïve or blatantly lying. Both are equally as bad.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

I'm surprised I haven't heard the "mind boggling" success stats on affirmative action yet.

 

[AggieSooner]

Yeah DEI also hires alot of people that have no clue about the job they are supposed to do...your sources are the AP, Reuters, NPR and BBC, all left leaning sources of BS...are you an Aggie, that is the only way that you can make sense of what you wrote

If you don't your own research you would find that those are not left leaning sources. Just google it. Just because you don't like it doesn't make it less true.

 

[AggieSooner]

While DEI programs do play a role in promoting accessibility and inclusivity, it is not accurate to say that these programs are the primary or sole funding source for accommodations like ramps, elevators, or assistive technology. These initiatives are also supported by other programs and mandates, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires public and private sectors to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. The ADA is a legally binding framework that ensures people with disabilities are accommodated, and it is backed by federal funding and legal obligations. Therefore, even if DEI initiatives were reduced or eliminated (which they should be) the legal requirement for accessibility would still exist, and funding for those accommodations would likely be maintained under the ADA.

Also, while DEI programs can provide accommodations such as extra time on tests or alternative learning formats, many of these accommodations are still required by law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These laws mandate that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education, which includes necessary accommodations. These protections would not be immediately removed by changes to DEI initiatives, as the legal obligation remains. Critics might argue that cutting DEI initiatives would reduce some flexibility or funding for specific programs, but the core legal requirements for accommodations in education are separate and would continue under these laws.

It's also important to consider that a policy shift away from DEI initiatives may not necessarily eliminate all supports for accessibility, inclusion, and accommodations. It could simply refocus how resources are distributed. In other words, government and educational institutions may find alternative ways to fund these accommodations that do not rely on the DEI framework. For example, resources for accessibility could be redirected through specialized disability support programs or other dedicated channels without the broad structure of DEI funding.

Lastly, DEI was never a good idea to begin with. Emphasizing identity markers like race, gender, and background over merit or qualifications have lead to situations where people are placed in roles based on characteristics unrelated to job performance. DEI should complement merit-based approaches by broadening the pool of candidates and ensuring that opportunities are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. However, DEI programs have created an environment of discrimination against people who are perceived as "privileged" or "over represented" by the left. Also claiming that the AP, Reuters, NPR, and BBC are neutral is inherently false. If you truly believe that then you are either dangerously naïve or blatantly lying. Both are equally as bad.

I dont agree with the identity markers like race gender and background over merit. I have never agreed with that. But I don't believe getting rid of accessability instruments or tools to help children learn is a good idea either.

 

[AggieSooner]

Yeah DEI also hires alot of people that have no clue about the job they are supposed to do...your sources are the AP, Reuters, NPR and BBC, all left leaning sources of BS...are you an Aggie, that is the only way that you can make sense of what you wrote

Im interested in what sources you think are credible? Please include them in your next comment and we can have a discussion. But I believe you will try to hurl insults because you think you're right and you're not interested in listening to anyone who's views dont align with yours.

 

[HERVSTA]

Yeah DEI also hires alot of people that have no clue about the job they are supposed to do...your sources are the AP, Reuters, NPR and BBC, all left leaning sources of BS...are you an Aggie, that is the only way that you can make sense of what you wrote

YEP You can just add the other 2 K's

 

[SalluVai]

informative articles

 

[Marvenott]

The campaign has promised, for example, to eradicate both public and private diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

 

[chandahfaraliy]

Underrepresent me. Very helpful.

 

[SoonersATW]

I dont agree with the identity markers like race gender and background over merit. I have never agreed with that. But I don't believe getting rid of accessability instruments or tools to help children learn is a good idea either.

I gave a close family member who works as an attorney in disability rights and accommodation specializing in education, and speaks about this topic often. The claims you and the articles are making linking disability accommodation to DEI are incorrect. AT.Hill is correct in saying accommodation funding is independent of DEI and actually precedes DEI initiatives by a few decades. So there shouldn’t be any impact for students with disabilities.

Now, I know many federal DEI programs have sought to integrate themselves in larger programming such that they would be harder to cut. But the funding itself is separate.

 

[e4657686868]

I'm surprised I haven't heard the "mind boggling" success stats on affirmative action yet.

 

[OUSOONER67]

YEP You can just add the other 2 K's

 

[primus]

Yeah DEI also hires alot of people that have no clue about the job they are supposed to do...your sources are the AP, Reuters, NPR and BBC, all left leaning sources of BS...are you an Aggie, that is the only way that you can make sense of what you wrote

It appears that you view everything through the lens of unsubstantiated notions. You know that is absolutely a misinformation. You're not a bad person. You're a decent and well-meaning person. Check your comments to make sure they are factual.

 

[Morty1969]

There is a DEI hire sitting in the Supreme Court as I speak- Brown! Dementia Biden said, even before he nominated her, that he was going to pick a woman of color, hence Brown. Brown, in the confirmation hearing, was asked specifically, "Can men get pregnant and have babies?" Simple enough, right??? Wrong! If a nominee for the highest judicial seat in the land cannot answer that one simple question, that is telling you something. Biden also had another DEI hire, his VP, Harris. This lady was clueless, and despite CBS heavily editing her 60 Minutes interview prior to the election, she still sucked! There has never been a dumber person in office, well, other than dementia Biden that is, and that is why our country was the laughing stock of the world for four years- Dems always complained and threatened Trump, and said he was going to start wars, but he has been the only president this century who did not have any new wars or actions happening under his four years. Funny how Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, under Obama, and how Russia invaded and started war with Ukraine, in 2022, under Biden. Putin was not afraid of either of them, but he did NADA with Trump in office.
The debacle in Afghanistan would not have happened under Trump- yes, he did the original framework for troops coming out, but it was under conditions, and had Trump been in office when it was executed, 13 members of our military would not have perished that day. Hell, the Taliban had a military parade with our weapons and equipment that were left there- BILLIONS upon BILLIONs worth of equipment, tons of armored vehicles, weapons, etc. THAT was a direct slap in the face of America, and they did it intentionally because Biden was/is weak. DEI hire there was Secretary of Defense Austin. Yes, he was a four-star general when he retired, but he had not led troops on the ground in decades. The guy is in Walter Reed having cancer surgery, and fails to inform his boss, or anyone else for that matter, that he could not perform his job during that time. Effectively, he was the equivalent of being AWOL, something that people can get kicked out from. I mean, Biden did not know where he was most of the time (Secret Service whistleblower said Biden got lost in a closet) anyways, but that is besides the point.
DEI hire- Karen Bass, mayor of LA. This person is utterly clueless, left on vacation overseas while her area was burning up with wildfires and only came back when it was highlighted that she was in another country attending a ceremony. This lady welcomes illegals to her area, but her area is full of homeless and trash on every corner (of course they clean up the areas where there is a higher volume and where the rich and elite are. The lady says, "We have peaceful protests," while there are areas where cars are burning, people looting all over the place, police and ICE agents being attacked, and freeways being shut down while these "peaceful protesters" are disrupting the lives of average citizens.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

It appears that you view everything through the lens of unsubstantiated notions. You know that is absolutely a misinformation. You're not a bad person. You're a decent and well-meaning person. Check your comments to make sure they are factual.

You got anything "factual" on DEI? Don't quote sleepy or kamalla now.

There is a DEI hire sitting in the Supreme Court as I speak- Brown! Dementia Biden said, even before he nominated her, that he was going to pick a woman of color, hence Brown. Brown, in the confirmation hearing, was asked specifically, "Can men get pregnant and have babies?" Simple enough, right??? Wrong! If a nominee for the highest judicial seat in the land cannot answer that one simple question, that is telling you something. Biden also had another DEI hire, his VP, Harris. This lady was clueless, and despite CBS heavily editing her 60 Minutes interview prior to the election, she still sucked! There has never been a dumber person in office, well, other than dementia Biden that is, and that is why our country was the laughing stock of the world for four years- Dems always complained and threatened Trump, and said he was going to start wars, but he has been the only president this century who did not have any new wars or actions happening under his four years. Funny how Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, under Obama, and how Russia invaded and started war with Ukraine, in 2022, under Biden. Putin was not afraid of either of them, but he did NADA with Trump in office.
The debacle in Afghanistan would not have happened under Trump- yes, he did the original framework for troops coming out, but it was under conditions, and had Trump been in office when it was executed, 13 members of our military would not have perished that day. Hell, the Taliban had a military parade with our weapons and equipment that were left there- BILLIONS upon BILLIONs worth of equipment, tons of armored vehicles, weapons, etc. THAT was a direct slap in the face of America, and they did it intentionally because Biden was/is weak. DEI hire there was Secretary of Defense Austin. Yes, he was a four-star general when he retired, but he had not led troops on the ground in decades. The guy is in Walter Reed having cancer surgery, and fails to inform his boss, or anyone else for that matter, that he could not perform his job during that time. Effectively, he was the equivalent of being AWOL, something that people can get kicked out from. I mean, Biden did not know where he was most of the time (Secret Service whistleblower said Biden got lost in a closet) anyways, but that is besides the point.
DEI hire- Karen Bass, mayor of LA. This person is utterly clueless, left on vacation overseas while her area was burning up with wildfires and only came back when it was highlighted that she was in another country attending a ceremony. This lady welcomes illegals to her area, but her area is full of homeless and trash on every corner (of course they clean up the areas where there is a higher volume and where the rich and elite are. The lady says, "We have peaceful protests," while there are areas where cars are burning, people looting all over the place, police and ICE agents being attacked, and freeways being shut down while these "peaceful protesters" are disrupting the lives of average citizens.

You talking about kenjante? That bitch is retarded!

 

[Morty1969]

You got anything "factual" on DEI? Don't quote sleepy or kamalla now.

You talking about kenjante? That bitch is retarded!

Yes and I agree!!!

 

[primus]

There is a DEI hire sitting in the Supreme Court as I speak- Brown! Dementia Biden said, even before he nominated her, that he was going to pick a woman of color, hence Brown. Brown, in the confirmation hearing, was asked specifically, "Can men get pregnant and have babies?" Simple enough, right??? Wrong! If a nominee for the highest judicial seat in the land cannot answer that one simple question, that is telling you something. Biden also had another DEI hire, his VP, Harris. This lady was clueless, and despite CBS heavily editing her 60 Minutes interview prior to the election, she still sucked! There has never been a dumber person in office, well, other than dementia Biden that is, and that is why our country was the laughing stock of the world for four years- Dems always complained and threatened Trump, and said he was going to start wars, but he has been the only president this century who did not have any new wars or actions happening under his four years. Funny how Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, under Obama, and how Russia invaded and started war with Ukraine, in 2022, under Biden. Putin was not afraid of either of them, but he did NADA with Trump in office.
The debacle in Afghanistan would not have happened under Trump- yes, he did the original framework for troops coming out, but it was under conditions, and had Trump been in office when it was executed, 13 members of our military would not have perished that day. Hell, the Taliban had a military parade with our weapons and equipment that were left there- BILLIONS upon BILLIONs worth of equipment, tons of armored vehicles, weapons, etc. THAT was a direct slap in the face of America, and they did it intentionally because Biden was/is weak. DEI hire there was Secretary of Defense Austin. Yes, he was a four-star general when he retired, but he had not led troops on the ground in decades. The guy is in Walter Reed having cancer surgery, and fails to inform his boss, or anyone else for that matter, that he could not perform his job during that time. Effectively, he was the equivalent of being AWOL, something that people can get kicked out from. I mean, Biden did not know where he was most of the time (Secret Service whistleblower said Biden got lost in a closet) anyways, but that is besides the point.
DEI hire- Karen Bass, mayor of LA. This person is utterly clueless, left on vacation overseas while her area was burning up with wildfires and only came back when it was highlighted that she was in another country attending a ceremony. This lady welcomes illegals to her area, but her area is full of homeless and trash on every corner (of course they clean up the areas where there is a higher volume and where the rich and elite are. The lady says, "We have peaceful protests," while there are areas where cars are burning, people looting all over the place, police and ICE agents being attacked, and freeways being shut down while these "peaceful protesters" are disrupting the lives of average citizens.

So basically, you're saying that all the black women in high office are not qualified. Is that right? Well, you don’t have to look no further for a privileged, entitled, and ignorant blowhard like you who cannot shine those women shoes, twist yourself in lies about people who are above you in every conceivable level and realm. Take your racism elsewhere, and do a self-reflection of your diceased mind. Honestly, you have a mental disorder and you belong in a psychiatric ward. People like you are one of the reasons America has become a laughing stock all over the world and is on the precipise of her demise. Go hide under a rock, fool.

 

[Morty1969]

Ok- did she not, in fact, answer a direct question as to whether men can get pregnant and have children? Or are you going to continue with your TDS?! So, it is "racism" to call out Brown on the merits of her reasoning for not answering that simple question? Is it not true that Dementia Joe, you know, YOUR former president who, according to Secret Service whistleblowers, got lost in his own closet, stated that the next Supreme Court opening would indeed go to a woman of color?
Did Dementia Joe, you know, the one who had to have the Easter bunny moving him along and wanting to shake hands with dead people, not state that his VP pick would be a person of color (news flash- Harris is 50% Indian, 50% Jamaican) and NOT black by your standard retarded Dem position. Now, run along....I think your mother is calling your name to come from the basement so you can eat your dinner. You libs are so stupid and braindead....

 

[primus]

You got anything "factual" on DEI? Don't quote sleepy or kamalla now.

You talking about kenjante? That bitch is retarded!

If she is retarded, I wonder what you are. It's easy for you to call people names when you are swimming in the pool of ignorance. I really feel sorry for you and your children.

 

[Morty1969]

Yes, she is retarded for sure....cannot even give an answer as to whether men can get pregnant. I guess that was the "best" Biden could get, since he did say, "The next Supreme Court Justice nominee will be a woman of color," hence Brown. We lived with a retarded president, VP AND Justice Brown!!!! I can't believe you are even a Sooner fan, Primus.....

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

If she is retarded, I wonder what you are. It's easy for you to call people names when you are swimming in the pool of ignorance. I really feel sorry for you and your children.

Save yer libtard sympathy for those that want it sparky. My son is an electrical engineer. Sympathy was never a factor in his success today. Culture yer own dickhead. 🖕

 

[primus]

Save yer libtard sympathy for those that want it sparky. My son is an electrical engineer. Sympathy was never a factor in his success today. Culture yer own dickhead. 🖕

Spouting all that vermin makes you unfit to be a father and I'm sure that your son's success has nothing to do with you, as ignorant as you are. If you raised your son on being a bigot and racist, then his success will be short-lived. People like you should be whipped in public to exocise you of the demons that control you. When it comes to intellect, you're like an ant to an elephant, in comparison to those black women you chastized. People like you drag this country into the gutter.

 

[primus]

Yes, she is retarded for sure....cannot even give an answer as to whether men can get pregnant. I guess that was the "best" Biden could get, since he did say, "The next Supreme Court Justice nominee will be a woman of color," hence Brown. We lived with a retarded president, VP AND Justice Brown!!!! I can't believe you are even a Sooner fan, Primus.....

Sooner fans are not bigots. Sooner fans welcome everyone to the fold. You, my friend, are not a sooner fan. Sooner fans are civil and don’t demean others. Crawl back under the rock you came out from.

 

[Morty1969]

Sooner fans are not bigots. Sooner fans welcome everyone to the fold. You, my friend, are not a sooner fan. Sooner fans are civil and don’t demean others. Crawl back under the rock you came out from.

I am a Sooner fan- I have donated big sums of money, plus monthly. I also graduated from OU as did my son. I am no bigot-Biden did in fact say everything I quoted in my post. Brown, and your former VP, among others, were DEI hires!! When someone says they are going to nominate someone based upon the color of their skin, such as Brown and Harris, then that is the total definition of a DEI hire.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Spouting all that vermin makes you unfit to be a father and I'm sure that your son's success has nothing to do with you, as ignorant as you are. If you raised your son on being a bigot and racist, then his success will be short-lived. People like you should be whipped in public to exocise you of the demons that control you. When it comes to intellect, you're like an ant to an elephant, in comparison to those black women you chastized. People like you drag this country into the gutter.

Sleepy joe loves yer kind. Is he still awake these days? Oh, Primus is a faggut band. They suck balls! Good luck sparky . 🖕

 

[primus]

Ok- did she not, in fact, answer a direct question as to whether men can get pregnant and have children? Or are you going to continue with your TDS?! So, it is "racism" to call out Brown on the merits of her reasoning for not answering that simple question? Is it not true that Dementia Joe, you know, YOUR former president who, according to Secret Service whistleblowers, got lost in his own closet, stated that the next Supreme Court opening would indeed go to a woman of color?
Did Dementia Joe, you know, the one who had to have the Easter bunny moving him along and wanting to shake hands with dead people, not state that his VP pick would be a person of color (news flash- Harris is 50% Indian, 50% Jamaican) and NOT black by your standard retarded Dem position. Now, run along....I think your mother is calling your name to come from the basement so you can eat your dinner. You libs are so stupid and braindead....

Sleepy joe loves yer kind. Is he still awake these days? Oh, Primus is a faggut band. They suck balls! Good luck sparky . 🖕

Honestly, you're a piece of doodoo. I dont know how old you are, but I strongly believe that you skipped some of your childhood milestones. You're an infant who seeks attention at all cost. You need to hide your face in shame.

 

[primus]

I am a Sooner fan- I have donated bog sums of money, plus monthly. I also graduated from OU as did my son. I am no bigot-Biden did in fact say everything I quoted in my post. Brown, and your former VP, among others, were DEI hires!! When someone says they are going to nominate someone based upon the color of their skin, such as Brown and Harris, then that is the total definition of a DEI hire.

Honestly, I'm ashamed that you are an OU alum. Most OU alum that I know are civil and kind. You, on the other hand, is a blowhard who delight yourself by disparaging others. There's something you're lacking that shaped you to be a bigot and racist. I pray that God will open your eyes to see the road to salvation, so you can respect all God's children and wean yourself of all the hate you have for people that don't look like you. Racism is a mental disorder. Go get a psychiatrist. I will help pay for your sessions.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Honestly, you're a piece of doodoo. I dont know how old you are, but I strongly believe that you skipped some of your childhood milestones. You're an infant who seeks attention at all cost. You need to hide your face in shame.

Have you identified? What letter? June is yer month after all or are we not allowed to ask?


doodoo really? 🤣