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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.

Use the DEI activity report form to share your actions so we can identify change-makers and best practices, and email APTA DEI to share your ideas.


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APTA Women's Leadership Summit

Jan 26, 2024

APTA's inaugural Women's Leadership Summit was held on July 20, 2024 at the Kansas City Convention Center.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Structure for Components

Jan 14, 2021 / Resource

2023 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture by Emmanuel B. John

May 11, 2023

Emmanuel B. John, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, MPH, delivered the fourth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy on June 15, 2023.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit

Aug 11, 2022

Expand your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it impacts your role in clinical practice or the classroom.

DEI Certificate at the APTA Learning Center

Jan 1, 2023 / Resource


Additional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Content

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Climate Scan Tools

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.

Embracing Divine Dissatisfaction: The Fifth Annual Woodruff Lecture

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.

2024 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

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.

Fifth Annual Lynda Woodruff DEI Lecture Coming 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.

HHS Expands Nondiscrimination Protections in ACA, Rehabilitation Act

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.

APTA Practice Update: Highlights from APTA Reports on Wages and Demographics

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.

NIH: People With Disabilities Among Groups Experiencing Health Disparities

Oct 3, 2023 / News

The agency's decision, strongly supported by APTA, means more support for research on intersectionality and health outcomes.

Is Your Practice ADA Compliant? Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

Jul 24, 2023 / Article

Communicating with an individual with a communications disability

Is Your Practice ADA Compliant? Part 2 of a 3-Part Series

Jul 21, 2023 / Article

Common Misconceptions on ADA-Compliant Communication

Is Your Practice ADA Compliant? Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

Jul 18, 2023 / Article

The Basics of ADA’s Effective Communication Requirement