Resources
Below you will find some resources that we at ADI have found helpful. If you have questions about these materials or if you are looking for something specific please let us know by using the Contact Us page.
From ADI
Schoolyard Response Toolkit
A guide to preventing and addressing harmful incidents
Whether you are supporting a child who has been affected by harm or guiding one who has caused it, each role is vital in fostering empathy, understanding, and healing.
For families and caregivers, school and program staff, and community members.
Start with the basics
The words, the ideas behind them, and what allyship looks like day to day.

GuideFrom ADI
What Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
The words, the ideas behind them, and answers to the questions people ask most.
For everyoneGuideFrom ADI
DEI FAQs
Plain answers to common questions about diversity, equity and inclusion.
For everyoneGuide
How to Become an Ally
Practical first steps for showing up for the people around you.
For everyoneGlossary
Language Guides and Tips
Why words matter, and glossaries of terms you can download.
For everyone
Find support
Help for immigrant neighbors and for disability rights and inclusion.

Directory
New American & Immigration Resources
Help for documented and undocumented immigrants, from the North Country to national hotlines.
Safety & BelongingDirectory
Disability Resources
Disability rights, awareness and support.
Safety & Belonging
Teach, read and watch
Classroom resources, reading lists, films, recorded webinars and the region’s own history.

HistoryFrom ADI
BIPOC History in the Adirondacks
The stories, people and movements that shaped the region's cultural heritage.
Nature StewardshipDirectory
Teaching Resources
Curriculum and classroom resources for teaching with justice and equity.
For everyoneReading list
What to Read
Articles, reports and reading lists on equity, inclusion and justice.
Community BuildingFilm list
What to Watch
Documentaries, films and short videos to start a conversation.
Community BuildingVideo
Webinars
Recorded talks and conversations from ADI's webinar series.
For everyone
For employers and organizations
Where to post a job so more people see it, and how to bring ADI in for a training.

Directory
Recruitment Resources
Where to post jobs so more people see them.
Community Building-
Training
Invite ADI
Ask ADI for a Cultural Consciousness Building session, a talk, a training, or a Schoolyard Response Toolkit presentation.
For organizations
Documents to download
- Schoolyard Response Toolkit
- Police Training Evaluation Report, December 2024
- ADI Communication Booklet 2026
- Know Your Rights with ICE
- What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
- How to Become an Ally (8 Ways)
- DEI Frequently Asked Questions
- Recruitment Resources: Job Boards
- Creating Common Language
- Glossary of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Terms
- Our DEI Glossary (Diverse Educators)
- Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Glossary of Terms (BeamReach Inclusion)
- Glossary of Commonly Used Terms
- An Antiracist Reading List (Brookings Public Library)
- ADI Statement on Snapchat Incident at SUNY Plattsburgh, February 2018
