THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT
THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CALENDAR
 
The Third Circuit Court Diversity and Inclusion Team's Mission Statement: 
" We appreciate our common connection and respect our diverse and unique human experiences. We move forward as an inclusive organization as we provide accessible and equal justice."
 
T he Court's Diversity & Inclusion Team strives to ensure the values of its diverse bench, staff, and court users are acknowledged and reflected in our delivery of service as well as our work environment.
 
In that spirit, the team creates and shares a monthly list of various holidays and observations along with some celebration suggestions. We invite our work community and the community at large to contribute.
 
April 2020
Autism Awareness Day
April 02
Easter
April 12
Earth Day
April 22
Diversity Month
All Month




Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. 
 
Here are nine tips for interacting with people with autism ...
 
1.     Please don't hate their shield.
2.     Try not to stare.
3.     Never talk about that person.
4.     No sad faces about them, please.
5.     They are inside bodies that work differently - be patient.
6.     They are real.  They are not shells with no inhabitants.
7.     Let them be the best them they can be.
8.     Try to help them, not control them.
9.     Raise hope to give them better futures.  Help them to aim high.
 
 


Earth Day is held to demonstrate support for environmental protection.  It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. 
 
Here are 8 Simple Things to Do to Celebrate Earth Day ...
  • Plant something
  • Ride your bike
  • Let your voice be heard
  • Attend an event
  • Buy reusable bags
  • Use a refillable water bottle
  • Get produce from a local farmer's market
  • Shop for smart clothes




Diversity Month started in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all.  By celebrating differences and similarities during this month, organizers hope that people will get a deeper understanding of each other.
 
Here are a few things to do for diversity ...
  • Do something that represents you
  • Do something to represent your culture
  • Bring food to celebrate your culture
  • Bring a piece of clothing
  • Plan a potluck for your unit and have each person to bring a dish