Training for all ages, as little as $20 hourly, per person!! Call us, we will come!!
"Birthing A New Society of Equity"
Welcome. With open arms, we boldly stand proud to introduce the newly "reinvented" Odyssey Human Services and Development, LLC. (Est. 2004).
About the Founder, A.Dianne Watson....Following high school at an early age of 17, she was employed by, and held to the bosom of the U.S. Federal Government as a Clerk for the F.B.I. It was during the infant stage of her career. Following that short-lived federal appointment, she accepted an Educational Aide position at Mannheim American High School in Mannheim, Germany. The timing of both positions was riddled with an era that was confusing, interesting, challenging, and most difficult. It was during the time when Affirmative Action, (Executive Order 11246) had faced a decade of focus on meeting racial quotas. Hence, Affirmative Action was often the determining factor and added weight for a person of color to secure meaningful employment. The Act was embraced by many, while rejected and criticized by others. While Affirmative Action remains controversial in today's society, and in American politics, we must take a closer look.
Fairness is not all about quotas, nor is it about grouping, but about seeing, accepting, and including other individuals, regardless of differences. Fairness is not all about equality, but equity. In short, equality is generic, equal perhaps, but group focused, while equity is individual, focused, adaptable, and fair.
The greatest inspiration and motivation behind the vision of Odyssey Human Services and Development is the passion to help other humans to coexist. Her qualifications evolve from 26 years experience as a Paralegal, a BA in Criminal Justice, and subsequently, attending the University of Maryland with focus on studies in Anthropology and Social Services. While attending, she earned her Professional Certification in Diversity Awareness. Hence, she have the tools, skills, and knowledge to coach, teach, and lead.
We strongly believe in planting seeds of diversity and inclusion and offers just the right workshops for children of all ages, (Pre-K to 17). In the adult world, allow us to minimize your personal and organizations' social and equality deficit. We guarantee to bring a renewed atmosphere and greater sense of problematic awareness in ageism, racism, individuality, diversity, and culture differences. We work, meet and live among other individuals who are different and we as humans are granted opportunities of learning new ways of doing things. However, far too often we are guilty of consciously and unconsciously committing gross errors of forfeiting those same opportunities by prejudging, stereotyping, and making unfair decisions.
Invest in the most sure way to avoid potential legal problems by receiving training from Odyssey Human Services and Development, LLC. We customize training and present Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, whether on land or at sea. e will travel the world to make a difference! Call us.... We will come.
OUR AFFILIATES
Dr. Titus Tucker, Ed.D, LCSW, SAP
Titus Tucker is a Psychotherapist who specializes in Life Coaching. He resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is very passionate about his profession and provides online therapy. Dr. Tucker has been and remains a valuable part of Odyssey Human Services and Development, LLC. He has been, and continues to be a mighty wind to our sail as we made preparations to depart from the harbor, and set sail to make a difference in society.
Paul "Omar" Watson, Entrepreneur & Community Activist
Paul Omar Watson is known by most as "Omar", but is appreciated by most for his ability to awaken needed dormant thoughts and conversations. Omar is a volunteer here at Odyssey Human Services and Development, LLC, and is our Metropolitan Atlanta area coordinator for teen camps and community events. He is married and has five beautiful girls who are constantly challenged by their father's rules to understand and practice diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Xavier Jamal Watson, B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
Our video production needs are met due to the skills and dedication of Xavier's leadership. He currently resides in Athens, Georgia where he co-manages a local restaurant. As an author of several books, Xavier still finds time to write and publish, as well as direct and produce his own film work. He allied his media experience with Odyssey Human Services and Development, LLC in 2015. His critical thinking and advice continues to make us forerunners.
Taking the Steps
Taking the Steps
Taking the Steps
Committing to improve humans' co-existence – it’s a "big one" that will take a lot of patience and dedication. We are reshaping the minds of others, from Pre-K to Seniors. We, as humans are sometimes guilty of unconscious bias, making unintended offensive remarks, and most often, prejudging other humans without causes or warranty. The best way to overcome unconscious biases is to become aware of them and taking the steps to allow change.
Courage to Demand Change
Taking the Steps
Taking the Steps
No amount of outer technology, no amount of computers, biotechnology and nanotechnology is going to stop the continuation of warfare and racism and environmental destruction. What's called for on the Earth at this time is really a change of heart ... the question is really not the future of humanity, but the presence of eternity.
Equality v. Equity
Taking the Steps
Civil and Respectful.... But We Must Talk.
Human equity is a multifaceted concept that embraces the goal of eliminating inequitable life outcomes based on a person’s physical make up and life choices. To achieve this goal, society must see with un-bias sight and be willing to discuss unfair, discriminatory structures and processes inherent in societal institutions like the criminal justice, healthcare, and education.
Civil and Respectful.... But We Must Talk.
We thrive on Integrity and Professionalism
Civil and Respectful.... But We Must Talk.
Racial and justice equity is a subject that often attached to silence until we are forced to deal with it as a result of an unfortunate event. We teach you to see, recognize, inequitable life outcomes based on a person’s race or culture. To achieve this goal, society must affect systemic change, The unfair, discriminatory structures and processes inherent in societal institutions like the criminal justice, healthcare, and educational systems.
Children are Bright and Innocent from the Start
We thrive on Integrity and Professionalism
We thrive on Integrity and Professionalism
Young people want to learn, they are thirsty for knowledge, they want to understand and remember. The main thing is to teach them where not to go. Oppression, not to go; dictatorship, not to go; racism and prejudice, absolutely not to go. This is a moral plan [for society].— Elie Wiesel
Odyssey Human Services believe seeds might be small, but they hold a great deal of power!! "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no Education at all." --Aristotle
We thrive on Integrity and Professionalism
We thrive on Integrity and Professionalism
We thrive on Integrity and Professionalism
We create winners!!! Odyssey Human Services and Development provide professionally trained, experience consultants, and coaches to help you ban prejudice, become racism suit proof, and improve human discipline to create the atmosphere you imagine. We leave individuals with a renewed sense of understanding individualism, cultural differences, and the importance of committing to do their part to improve human co-existence.