The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee at Systems Unlimited is to promote acceptance, involvement, and fairness throughout the company by continuously providing space for fresh perspectives and celebrating the differences between our employees and the people we serve.
DEIB will focus on improving our channels of communication that drive opportunities for the growth and success of our Systems Unlimited family, thereby creating a place we can ALL call home.
Through our community collaboration and awareness, we strive to become a recognized leader in the State of Iowa for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the workplace.
Whether you are a staff member or a person we serve, you belong here.
Please note: While SUI is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, it does not consider any applicant or employee’s membership in a protected class when making any employment decisions. SUI does not have quantitative goals or quotas related to its employees’ membership(s) in any protected class.
Happy Pride Month! 🌈
At Systems Unlimited, Pride isn’t just a celebration—it’s a reflection of our values and the amazing people we in our staff and that we support every day. We believe in creating spaces where everyone feels seen, respected, and celebrated for who they are. That’s why Pride Month holds such a special place in our hearts, and we refuse to let June pas without flying the flag!
This year, we’re proud to be flying the Pride flag at both our Iowa City and Cedar Rapids locations. It’s a visual reminder of our ongoing commitment to inclusion and the power of community.
In addition, we are excited to announce that you will be able to find us at Iowa City Pride and Cedar Rapids Pride—we’ll be there with good vibes and a booth full of amazing goodies including 2025 Pride buttons made by the incredible people we serve. There will also be other great swag, good vibes, and lots of chances to connect.
And because Pride is also about learning and honoring the journey of the LGBTQIA+ community, we’re excited to share that one of our DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) Co-Chairs will be visiting our Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Day Programs this month. They’ll be sharing the history of Pride and what it truly means to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community—a powerful opportunity for conversation, education, and inspiration.
Pride is more than a moment. It’s a movement. It’s about being seen, being heard, and being loved for who you are. We are honored to celebrate it with you.
Systems strives to be a welcoming and inclusive community for the people we serve and all who work here. Below we have listed several religious and secular holidays, monthly observances and culturally significant days.
While we try to be as inclusive as possible, we may have missed an important day.Please reach out to the marketing team at marketing@sui.org to let us know about it.
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January 1: New Year’s Day
January 4: National Braille Day
January 7: Coptic Orthodox Christmas
January 15: World Religion Day
January 16: Martin Luther King Jr., Day
January 25: Mahayana New Year
January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Monthly Observances: Black History Month
February 8: Lailat al Miraj (Islam)
February 10: Chinese New Year
February 13: International Epilepsy Day
February 15: Ash Wednesday (Christian)
February 15: Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
February 20: World Day of Social Justice
Monthly Observances: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Ethnic Equality Month, National Women’s History Month, Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 11: Ramadan begins (Islam)
March 21: World Down Syndrome Day
March 24: Palm Sunday (Christian)
March 25: Holi (Hindu)
March 29: Good Friday (Christian)
March 31: Easter (Christian)
March 30: World Bipolar Day
March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility
Monthly Observances: Arab-American Heritage Month, Autism Awareness Month, Celebrate Diversity Month, National Volunteer Month
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
April 6: Laylat al-Qadr (Muslim)
April 9-12: Eid-al-Fitr/End of Ramadan (Muslim)
April 14: National Day of Silence (LGBTQ+)
April 21: Start of Ridvan (Baha’i)
April 22-30: Passover (Jewish)
Monthly Observances: Haitian Heritage Month, Indian Heritage Month, Jewish-American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month, South Asian American Heritage Month, National Mobility Month, Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, National Mobility Month
May 17: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
May 23: Declaration of the Bab (Baha’i)
May 29: Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)
May 29: Memorial Day
Monthly Observances: National Caribbean American Heritage Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Pride Month
June 19: Juneteenth
June 21: Litha, Summer Solstice (Pagan)
June 28: Eid al-Adha (Muslim)
Monthly Observances: French-American Heritage Month
July 4: Independence Day
July 9: Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha’i)
July 19: Muharram Islamic New Year
July 26: National Disability Independence Day
Monthly Observances: National Civility Month
August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
August 26: Women’s Equality Day
Monthly Observances: Hispanic Heritage Month, Suicide Prevention Month
September 4: Labor Day
September 5: International Day of Charity
September 6/7: Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)
September 15: International Day of Democracy
September 22: National Native American Day
September 24: Yom Kippur (Jewish)
September 29: Sukkot (Jewish)
Monthly Observances: Filipino-American Heritage Month, German-American Heritage Month, Italian-American Heritage Month, Polish-American Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ History Month
October 2: International Day of Nonviolence
October 9: National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 10: World Mental Health Day
October 15: Navratri begins (Hindu)
October 16: Birth of the Bab (Baha’i)
October 19: Spirit Day (LGBTQ+ and anti-bullying)
October 20: Sikh Holy Day
October 22: International Stuttering Awareness Day
October 25: Birth of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)
October 31: Halloween
Monthly Observances: Movember (Awareness of Men’s Health), National Native American, American Heritage Month
November 1: All Saints Day (Roman Catholic)
November 2: All Souls Day
November 9: Diwali (Hindu)
November 11: Veterans Day
November 19: International Men’s Day
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 23: Thanksgiving
November 25: Day of the Covenant (Baha’i)
November 27: Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha (Baha’i)
Monthly Observances: Universal Human Rights Month
December 3: International Day for People with Disabilities
December 7/8: Hanukkah (Jewish)
December 10: International Human Rights Day
December 21: Yule Winter Solstice (Pagan)
December 25: Christmas (Christian)
December 26: Kwanzaa
December 31: New Year’s Eve
