DFC adheres to the federal government’s DEIA mission, principles, and policies:
Federal Government-Wide DEIA Vision Statement
The federal government will advance and embed DEIA throughout its workforce.
Federal Government-Wide DEIA Mission Statement
Across the federal government, agencies will work collaboratively to drive innovation and organizational outcomes, draw from the full diversity of the nation, and position the federal government to serve as a model employer that values and promotes equity for all Americans.
DEIA Terms
- Diversity. The term “diversity” means the practice of including the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and beliefs of the American people, including underserved communities. (EO 14035, Sec. 2. (b))
- Equity. The term “equity” means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment, such as Black, Latino, Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality. (EO 14035, Sec. 2. (c); EO 13985, Sec. 2. (a))
- Inclusion. The term “inclusion” means the recognition, appreciation, and use of the talents and skills of employees of all backgrounds. (EO 14035, Sec. 2. (d))
- Accessibility. The term “accessibility” means the design, construction, development, and maintenance of facilities, information and communications technology, programs, and services so that all people, including people with disabilities, can fully and independently use them. Accessibility includes the provision of accommodations and modifications to ensure equal access to employment and participation in activities for people with disabilities, the reduction or elimination of physical and attitudinal barriers to equitable opportunities, a commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities can independently access every outward-facing and internal activity or electronic space, and the pursuit of best practices such as universal design. (EO 14035, Sec. 2. (e))
- Underserved Communities. The term “underserved communities” refers to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, who have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life. (EO 14035, Sec. 2. (a); EO 13985, Sec. 2. (b))