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APTA is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association, profession, and society.
Improving DEI requires intentional action across our profession and association — action by organizations and individuals.
Our resources include courses, lectures, and articles.
Use the DEI activity report form to share your actions so we can identify changemakers and best practices.
Email dei@apta.org to share your ideas.
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Additional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Content
Jun 30, 2022 / News
Lisa VanHoose provided a sobering view of the profession's 'DEI fatigue' — and a possible path to overcome it.
Jun 24, 2022 / Interview
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Jun 23, 2022 / News
The association will participate in NATA’s 'Celebrating Title IX and Women in Health Care' event.
Jun 15, 2022 / Interview
Lisa VanHoose on DEI fatigue and what it will take to overcome resistance. Watch her lecture on June 16.
Jun 1, 2022 / Feature
APTA's chapters, sections, and academies are responding to the association's encouragement to create DEI committees. Here are three examples.
May 25, 2022 / News
APTA is collaborating with NATA’s effort inspired by the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
May 18, 2022 / News
Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, will deliver the virtual lecture on June 16, followed by a panel discussion.
May 18, 2022 / Open Access
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Apr 27, 2022 / News
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Apr 12, 2022 / Roundup
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