Diversity & Inclusion: “WE WELCOME” Posters & Graphics

Post this sign on your website or in your campus or clinical space to affirm that all are welcome here.

Colorful graphic with WashU Med logo that states: We welcome all races and ethnicities; all religions; all countries of origin; all sexual orientations; all genders; all ages and abilities
Post this “WE WELCOME” graphic to affirm our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Departments, offices and other groups at the School of Medicine are encouraged to post official “WE WELCOME” posters and graphics in their physical spaces and on their websites.

The poster was developed in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It boldly states that Washington University School of Medicine welcomes people of all races, ethnicities, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations, genders, ages and abilities.

It is available in multiple sizes and formats.

Posters to print for your office, clinic or lab

The poster is available in multiple sizes with the Physicians or School of Medicine logo. Use the Physicians logo version if posting in a patient-facing environment.

Graphics for your website or social media feed

The digital graphic is available in multiple sizes so you can choose the most legible format for the intended placement.

All formats — include alt text for accessibility

Because the text of this image is locked up in a graphic, people using screen readers may rely on alt text to know what it says. Make the full text accessible to people with visual disabilities by using the alt text field (or the post description on social media).

  • Sample alt text:
    Colorful graphic with WashU Med logo that states: We welcome all races and ethnicities; all religions; all countries of origin; all sexual orientations; all genders; all ages and abilities

Right- or left-aligned on your website (as shown above)

Use the vertical banner. In the WashU Web theme, insert using the image block.

  • Image block settings (right panel):
    • Alt text: Include full text of graphic — copy alt text above
    • Image size: Full Size (this increases the resolution so the text is crisp)
    • Image dimensions: 25%
    • Leave other settings at default
  • Block toolbar (appears directly above block when selected)
    • Align right or left; right alignment is recommended in most cases
    • Link: Media File
    • Caption (insert below image): [Your Group Name] affirms our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Full width or featured image on your website

Use the horizontal banner. In the WashU Web theme, insert using the image block or as a featured image.

The featured image requires only the alt text. For the image block, use the recommendations below.

  • Image block settings (right panel):
    • Alt text: Include full text of graphic — copy alt text above
    • Image size: Large
    • Leave other settings at default
  • Block toolbar (appears directly above block when selected)
    • Alignment: Leave at default (no alignment)
    • Link: Media File
    • Caption (insert below image): [Your Group Name] affirms our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Social media

Use the social media graphic.

Include the full text (see alt text above) in the post description to aid people using screen readers.