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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

The Academy recognizes, respects and includes differences in ability, age, creed, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, size, and socioeconomic characteristics in the nutrition and dietetics profession.

The Academy encourages inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) by striving to recognize, respect and include differences in ability, age, creed, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, size, and socioeconomic characteristics in the nutrition and dietetics profession.

Please note: While a comprehensive list of resources is presented, many of these resources are member benefits and member login is required to access full content.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

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Spotlights

Learn what colleagues are doing through highlights of inclusion, diversity, equity and access projects and initiatives of Academy dietetic practice groups, member interest groups, and Academy affiliates.
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Diversity and Inclusion Resources

Access resources to assist nutrition and dietetics practitioners in meeting the needs of all clients and colleagues with the goal of improving equity and access for everyone.
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News, Events and Opportunities

Read the latest updates from all organizational units at the Academy; meet the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee; learn about IDEA grants and scholarships; share your stories; and more.
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IDEA Action Plan

The Academy's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Action Plan is a sustainable, living document designed to move the dietetics profession towards an increasingly welcome and inclusive future. The plan's goals and strategies were carefully developed from member and professional feedback gathered from listening sessions, stakeholder communications, and representatives of Academy organizational units and groups, as well as from benchmarking with other healthcare organizations. Tactics and metrics have been developed for each strategy, and outcomes from the initiatives will be measured and the plan modified accordingly over time to ensure continuous positive change.

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