This Open Educational Resource (OER) is designed for you: post-secondary students who want to learn, reflect, and be part of meaningful change.

There are 10 chapters, including: Inclusion Matters, Words Matter, Belonging Matters, Representation Matters, Names Matter, Accessibility Matters, Indigenous Voices Matter, 2SLGBTQIA+ Voices Matters, Equity Matters, and Change, Allyship, and Taking Action Matter.

Start each chapter by reading the main title page. It gives important context for why the topic matters in classrooms, workplaces, and everyday life. Each chapter includes:

• Personal stories from KPU students, alumni, and staff with lived experience
• Video clips and case studies for deeper insight, many with reflection questions
• A resource page with tools and ideas to help you take action

This OER is more than information—it’s an invitation. Listen with an open mind. Reflect on what you hear. Think about your role and how you can contribute to change.

Your voice and actions matter. Let this resource challenge and inspire you to show up, speak up, and help create more respectful, inclusive communities—where no one is invisible.

If you are unfamiliar with the Pressbooks platform, here is how to get the most out of this webbook:

Tips for Using This Textbook

Searching

If using the online webbook, you can use the search bar in the top right corner to search the entire book for a key word or phrase. To search a specific chapter, open that chapter and use your browser’s search feature by hitting [Ctrl] + [F] on your keyboard if using a Windows computer or [Command] + [F] if using a Mac computer.

The [Ctrl] + [F] and [Command] + [F] keys will also allow you to search a PDF, HTML, EPUB, and MOBI files if you are reading them on a computer.

If using an eBook app to read this textbook, the app should have a built-in search tool.

Navigating

This textbook has a table of contents to help you navigate through the book easier. If using the online webbook, you can find the full table of contents on the book’s homepage or by selecting “Contents” from the top menu when you are in a chapter. Inside of a chapter, you can use the keyboard arrows to go to the previous or next chapter.

Annotating

If you like to highlight or write on your textbooks, you can do that by getting a print copy, using the Digital PDF in Adobe Reader, using the highlighting tools in eReader apps, or using the Hypothesis plugin (if enabled).

Alternative Formats

In addition to the web version, this book is available in a number of file formats including PDF, EPUB (for eReaders), MOBI (for Kindles), and various editable files. You can find more information about the file formats in the Accessibility Statement. Even if you decide to use a PDF or a print copy to access the textbook, you can access the webbook and download any other formats at any time.

Interactive and multimedia components

The webbook includes a number of interactive and multimedia components.  If you are not using the webbook to access this textbook, the videos and interactive quizzes will not be included. Instead, your copy of the text will provide a link to where you can access those interactive elements.

Print options

This book links to a number of external websites. For those using a print copy of this resource, the full URL will appear in brackets after each link.

Keep an eye out for these features

Adapted from For Students: How to Access and Use this Textbook by Chad Flinn and Mark Overgaard, licensed under CC-BY.