Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations

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Tech Buddies Pilot Program

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Flyer shows two images of seniors using a cell phone and a tablet. The flyer states:  

Have you been isolated during the pandemic with limited access to technology or the internet? Are you relying on a small phone and a limited cellular plan?

The Town of Brookline is offering a FREE tablet and internet service to qualifying elders or adults living alone.

For questions about participation in the Tech Buddies Pilot Program, call or email Sarah Kaplan, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations skaplan@brooklinema.gov, 617-730-2329


Tech Buddies Flyer

Anti-Asian Racism Resources (PDF with clickable links)

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Commissions and Elected Officials Demographic Survey

The Office aims to support a welcoming environment by encouraging cooperation, tolerance and respect among and by all persons who come contact with the Town of Brookline and by advancing, promoting and advocating for the human and civil rights through education, outreach and advocacy. The mission of the Office and the goal of the Town shall be to strive for a community characterized by the values of inclusion.

2020 Commissions and Elected Official Demographic Survey Report

Mission

The Office provides professional and administrative support to the following Town Commissions:

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The Director serves as the Chief Diversity Officer. The Office provides assistance in applying for health insurance and other entitlement programs and advocates for those who may face discrimination, stereotyping and social injustice.


Reporting Discrimination

  1. Complaint Screening Committee (PDF)
  2. Complaint Process Against Town or School Departments (PDF)
  3. Procedure for Other Complaints (PDF)
  4. Brookline Discrimination Report Form


Government Alliance on Race and Equity

GARE Racial Equity Action Plans (PDF)

GARE Racial Equity Toolkit (PDF)

Racial Equality Alliance

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Brookline recognizes and values diversity as a vital characteristic of the town. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, receipt of public benefits (including housing subsidies), family status (e.g. because one has or doesn’t have children), or other protected classes as defined by the Town, State and Federal law. The Town of Brookline supports and complies with the MA CORI reform law.