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What Is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging?

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging ensure that every voice is heard and every need can be addressed. In diversity, voices from all types of backgrounds can be shared. In equity, needs can be addressed per individual. In inclusion, all voices are invited to the table.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? (Vitalii Vodolazskyi/shutterstock.com)
Why Is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Important? (mapush/shutterstock.com)
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Why Is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Important?

The audiology profession and awareness regarding hearing and balance health are growing. Promoting and supporting a diverse group of individuals will progress the collective voice of audiology, ensuring every voice and need is heard and addressed.

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Our Commitment

The Academy is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the audiology community through diversity and cultural competency. Volunteers aim to create a safe environment for audiologists with diverse backgrounds including but not limited to culture, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, and individuals with disabilities.

Academy's Committment to DEI

Academy Resources

The Academy is committed to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the audiology profession. From supporting a diverse workplace to aiding a diverse student population and patient base, the Academy has resources to help educate and implement.

Supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the Workplace Settings (fizkes/shutterstock.com)

Support Diversity in the Workplace

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Support Diversity in Higher Education

Supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Healthcare Settings

Support Diversity in Health-Care Settings

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Join the Discussion: Moving from Microaggressions to Cultural Humility

Free to Academy members, access this four-part on-demand and live web seminar. In this discussion series, the Academy will address the range of incivilities and microaggressions that audiologists and students may experience in their various practice and education settings.

Join the Discussion: Moving from Microaggressions to Cultural Humility – A Critical Discussion for Audiology – Student Considerations (Part 2 of 4) (Sensvector/shutterstock.com)

How Can the Academy Support You?

Send an email.

Send the Academy your thoughts and experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Suggest other resources.

Found other resources that were helpful to you? Or, have suggestions on resources the Academy can support and create?

Connect with colleagues.

Further the conversation and connect with your peers and colleagues through the Audiology Community.