An equity assessment helps organizations identify systemic barriers, understand existing strengths, and develop a practical roadmap for change.
At Anti-Oppression Resources, we partner with municipalities, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and public-sector organizations across Ontario to conduct Equity Scans and develop Equity Action Plans that support meaningful, measurable organizational change.
Creating a more equitable organization starts with understanding where barriers exist—and having a practical plan to address them.
Our collaborative, evidence-informed approach helps organizations identify strengths, uncover systemic barriers, and prioritize actions that align with their values, strategic goals, and capacity. Rather than providing generic recommendations, we work alongside your team to develop practical solutions that can be implemented and sustained over time.
Whether your organization is beginning its equity journey or building on existing work, we can help you move from intention to action.
What Is an Equity Assessment or Equity Scan?
An Equity Scan, also known as an Equity Assessment or Organizational Equity Assessment, is a comprehensive review of your organization’s policies, practices, culture, and systems through an equity and anti-oppression lens.
The purpose is to understand how your organization’s structures, processes, and decision-making shape the experiences of employees, volunteers, clients, and community members.
Rather than focusing only on representation, an Equity Scan identifies systemic barriers, highlights organizational strengths, and uncovers opportunities to improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
The result is a clear understanding of where your organization is today—and where it can go next.
What Is an Equity Action Plan?
An Equity Action Plan turns assessment findings into a practical roadmap for change.
Instead of delivering a report that sits on a shelf, we work with your organization to develop a realistic and achievable plan that prioritizes actions based on your goals, capacity, and resources.
Your Equity Action Plan May Include
- Priority recommendations
- Short-, medium-, and long-term actions
- Timelines and milestones
- Roles and responsibilities
- Measures of success
- Evaluation and accountability strategies
The result is a clear path forward that supports meaningful, measurable organizational change.
Our Process
Every organization is different, which is why each Equity Scan is tailored to your unique context.
Our Process May Include
- Employee surveys
- Leadership interviews
- Focus groups
- Policy and document reviews
- Human resources reviews
- Governance reviews
- Organizational culture assessments
- Accessibility reviews
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Throughout the project, we engage leaders, employees, and key interest-holders to help ensure that recommendations reflect both organizational priorities and lived experiences.
Why Choose Anti-Oppression Resources?
Many organizations recognize the importance of advancing equity but struggle to determine where to begin or how to move beyond one-time initiatives.
Our approach goes beyond checklists and standardized frameworks. We use collaborative action research to understand your organization’s unique context and develop recommendations that are evidence-informed, practical, and designed for implementation.
We Help Organizations
- Identify systemic barriers and opportunities
- Understand employee and interest-holder experiences
- Strengthen policies, practices, and organizational culture
- Prioritize actions based on impact and organizational capacity
- Build internal ownership and accountability
- Create sustainable, measurable change
Is an Equity Scan Right for Your Organization?
An Equity Scan may be helpful if your organization is:
- Developing an equity or anti-oppression strategy
- Creating or updating an Equity Action Plan
- Reviewing policies through an equity lens
- Responding to employee feedback or workplace concerns
- Strengthening accessibility and inclusion
- Looking for an evidence-informed starting point for organizational change
Whether your organization is just getting started or looking to strengthen existing initiatives, an Equity Scan provides insight that can support informed decisions and help direct resources where they may have the greatest impact.
Who We Work With
An Equity Scan, also known as an Equity Assessment or Organizational Equity Assessment, is a comprehensive review of your organization’s policies, practices, culture, and systems through an equity and anti-oppression lens.
The purpose is to understand how your organization’s structures, processes, and decision-making shape the experiences of employees, volunteers, clients, and community members.
Rather than focusing only on representation, an Equity Scan identifies systemic barriers, highlights organizational strengths, and uncovers opportunities to improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
The result is a clear understanding of where your organization is today—and where it can go next.
What Is an Equity Action Plan?
An Equity Action Plan turns assessment findings into a practical roadmap for change.
Instead of delivering a report that sits on a shelf, we work with your organization to develop a realistic and achievable plan that prioritizes actions based on your goals, capacity, and resources.
Your Equity Action Plan May Include
- Priority recommendations
- Short-, medium-, and long-term actions
- Timelines and milestones
- Roles and responsibilities
- Measures of success
- Evaluation and accountability strategies
The result is a clear path forward that supports meaningful, measurable organizational change.
Our Equity Assessment Process
Every organization is different, which is why each Equity Scan is tailored to your unique context.
Our Process May Include
- Employee surveys
- Leadership interviews
- Focus groups
- Policy and document reviews
- Human resources reviews
- Governance reviews
- Organizational culture assessments
- Accessibility reviews
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Throughout the project, we engage leaders, employees, and key interest-holders to help ensure that recommendations reflect both organizational priorities and lived experiences.
Why Choose Anti-Oppression Resources?
Many organizations recognize the importance of advancing equity but struggle to determine where to begin or how to move beyond one-time initiatives.
Our approach goes beyond checklists and standardized frameworks. We use collaborative action research to understand your organization’s unique context and develop recommendations that are evidence-informed, practical, and designed for implementation.
We Help Organizations
Create sustainable, measurable change
Identify systemic barriers and opportunities
Understand employee and interest-holder experiences
Strengthen policies, practices, and organizational culture
Prioritize actions based on impact and organizational capacity
Build internal ownership and accountability
Is an Equity Assessment Right for Your Organization?
An Equity Scan may be helpful if your organization is:
- Developing an equity or anti-oppression strategy
- Creating or updating an Equity Action Plan
- Reviewing policies through an equity lens
- Responding to employee feedback or workplace concerns
- Strengthening accessibility and inclusion
- Looking for an evidence-informed starting point for organizational change
Whether your organization is just getting started or looking to strengthen existing initiatives, an Equity Scan provides insight that can support informed decisions and help direct resources where they may have the greatest impact.
Who We Work With
We support organizations across Ontario, including:
- Municipal governments
- Nonprofit organizations
- Healthcare organizations
- Community health centres
- Colleges and universities
- Foundations
- Public agencies
- Professional associations
Projects are tailored to your organization’s size, sector, and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anti-Oppression Training
Timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of your organization. Most projects are completed over a period ranging from a few months to one year.
Timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of your organization. Most projects are completed over a period ranging from a few months to one year.
Yes. Where appropriate, we use surveys, interviews, and focus groups to help ensure that recommendations are informed by employee experiences and organizational context.
Yes. We can evaluate current initiatives, identify gaps, and update your plan to reflect changing organizational priorities and emerging wise practices.
Let’s Build Your Roadmap for Change
Creating a more equitable organization requires more than good intentions—it requires evidence, collaboration, and a clear plan for action.
Whether you’re looking to conduct an Equity Scan, develop an Equity Action Plan, or refresh an existing strategy, Anti-Oppression Resources can help.