Their mission is to raise awareness of issues of DEI that affect patient outcomes within neurologic physical therapy practice and to raise the profile of DEI within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. They create and maintain partnerships with other ANPT work groups with a goal of seeking feedback and providing recommendation regarding inclusivity with their activities, while also supporting and providing guidance to the APTA and state components of APTA to increase diversity within DPT and PTA education as well as residency and fellowship training programs for neurologic clinical specialists.
Stay tuned for updates from the DEI committee. If you have any questions or comments for us, please contact us. Please see below for some helpful resources related to DEI.
Links:
- 80 Diversity & Inclusion Definitions You Should Know
- World Physiotherapy DEI Policy Statement - 2019
- DEI: A Framework for APTA Members - 2020
- Introduction to LGBTQ+ Competency - A Handbook for Physical Therapists - 2019
- APTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webpage
- APTA Learning Center DEI Offerings
- DEI in PT Collective via Basecamp
- Blueprint for teaching cultural competence APTA - Continuum of Cultural Competence
