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Access & Engagement Resources

ACEC-RI is committed to an open and inclusive business environment. The ACEC-RI Access & Engagement Committee has been established to advance the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout Rhode Island’s engineering community.  Committee actions to advance these ideals include as legislative reviews, training and networking events for DBE/WBE/MBE firms. This Resource Page has been created to provide links for tools and documents that may be helpful.

Access & Engagement Committee Vision and Goals

  • ACEC-RI is committed to an open and inclusive business environment. The purpose of the ACEC-RI Access & Engagement Committee is to help advance the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout Rhode Island’s engineering community. Committee actions to advance DE&I ideals include organizing training, identifying and socializing resources, reviewing state legislation, and hosting networking events to enhance business opportunities for DBE/WBE/MBE firms.

    1. Update D&I resources on website (as needed)

    2. Advocate for Streamlining of Contracting Process and Requirements

    3. Monitor and support/oppose legislation related to DBE/WBE/MBE

    4. Advocate for RIDOT Safe Harbor OH Rate

    5. Advocate for increased diversity on the ACEC-RI BOD and other leadership positions within ACEC-RI

    6. Partner with WTS-RI, ASCE-RI, RIDOA ODEO, and other Rhode Island organizations on training and events

    7. Organize and execute educational events/panel discussions, to include: In-Person Unconscious Bias Training (TBD), In-Person Networking Event (early 2023 timeframe) , FHWA - The Infrastructure Program IIJA & role of local officials, MBE/WBE Program from the Perspective of Prime Consultants, Update on Disparity Study Recommendations say 1-2 years after publication, State of the Infrastructure Event >> include a D&I, equity, DBE perspective

Resources

  • ACEC Podcast - Spotlight on Diversity and Inclusion

    Listen

  • Rhode Island DBE/WBE/MBE Directory

    View Directory

  • Anti-Racism Resources

    View List

  • Design Professionals Coalition Diversity & Inclusion

    View

  • National ACEC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

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  • 2021 State of Rhode Island Disparity Study Final Report

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  • Guide for Writing a Social Disadvantage Narrative

    View

  • Code of Federal Regulations - Social and economic disadvantage

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  • Code of Federal Regulations - Individual Determinations of Social and Economic Disadvantage

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  • DBEs of America

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  • U.S. DOT IFR on DBEs

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  • U.S. DOT IFR Guidance on Changes for DBEs

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