Occupational Therapy’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
J Bass-Haugen, B Beagan, K Bouye, K Mccleary, K Williams, B Braveman, J Bass-Haugen, E Breines, P Cahn, K Crenshaw, J Downing, J Przedworski, A Gerlach, G Hall, C Martinez, Jr, M Tuan, T Mcmahon, J Chain, C Hocking, M Isaacson, K Peterson, J Anderson, E Boundy, L Ferguson, E Mccleery, K Waldrip, A Rogers, G Bai, R Lavin, G Anderson, S Saha, M Freeman, J Toure, K Tippens, C Weeks, S Ibrahim, S Taff, D Blash
Abstract
The American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Vision 2025 conveys a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (AOTA, 2019). AOTA affirms the inalienable right of every individual to feel welcomed, valued, a sense of belonging, and respected while accessing and participating in society, regardless of the internal or external factors that make every individual unique. This statement supports efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of occupational therapy, including practice, education, and research, as well as policy development and advocacy.