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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.
APTA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan outlines necessary actions and best practices to help us live our shared vision of a more equitable and inclusive organization and profession.
Other resources identified below include courses, lectures, and articles.
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Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, will deliver the sixth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on June 18 at 7 p.m. ET.
Jan 26, 2024
APTA's inaugural Women's Leadership Summit was held on July 20, 2024 at the Kansas City Convention Center.
Jan 14, 2021 / Resource
APTA chapters and sections can use this framework create and maintain an effective DEI committee.
Aug 11, 2022
Expand your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it impacts your role in clinical practice or the classroom.
Jan 1, 2023 / Resource
This six-part series is an extension from the previous DEI bundle released in 2021.
Additional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Content
Mar 25, 2024 / Article
Access a list of climate scanning tools to help you assess the DEI culture of your individual spaces and identify areas of improvement.
Feb 4, 2025 / Resource
Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.
Dec 12, 2024 / Perspective
My life experiences as a Native American have enriched my professional abilities as a PT — and vice versa.
Jun 17, 2024 / News
Recognizing that so many feel discouraged at growing resistance to DEI efforts, lecturer Julian Magee challenged the profession to turn discontentment into divine dissatisfaction.
Jun 13, 2024 / Article
Julian L. Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, delivered the fifth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy on June 13.
May 28, 2024 / News
This year's lecture features Julian Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, leader of an innovative inclusion program at Washington University in St. Louis.
May 6, 2024 / News
Medicare B providers are now included in the provisions, some of which have been expanded to include protections based on sexual identity.
Nov 1, 2023 / Podcast
On this episode, APTA staff experts discuss findings from two key APTA reports, as well as share updates on a variety of useful resources for members.
Oct 3, 2023 / News
The agency's decision, strongly supported by APTA, means more support for research on intersectionality and health outcomes.
Jul 24, 2023 / Article
Communicating with an individual with a communications disability