DEIB Committee

APTA CT DEI Mission, Vision and Goals

Mission: Promoting equity for all individuals through advocacy of projects and policies that promote diversity and inclusion in physical therapy

Vision: Equitable participation in the field of physical therapy to optimize the health of all populations in CT

Goals:

Increase the diversity of the profession of physical therapy in CT to reflect the diversity of the state of CT

• Increase representation in the APTA locally and nationally by creating a diverse slate of individuals for APTA CT leadership positions
• Enhance retention of URG in PT by creating a mentorship program for DPT students from URG
• Increase awareness and recruitment of URG to the field of PT by creating a middle school and high school outreach program across CT
• Create partnerships with other health care professional organizations and organizations that are established within the DEI sphere to foster collaborations and increase impact