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DEI Resources

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ensuring everybody has access to the power of adaptive sports

DEI Resources

Move United is committed to creating an inclusive sports environment for all. We address the intersections of disability with minority groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and AAPI communities. We actively collaborate with our DEI Leadership Task Force to provide comprehensive resources. Additionally, we strive to overcome economic and geographic barriers to adaptive sport participation. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Kari Miller-Ortiz at kortiz@moveunitedsport.org.

Upcoming Move United Webinars

Move United is facilitating a series of DEI webinars designed to support the Move United Member Organization network’s efforts to be inclusive:

  • January 11 at 1pm EST: Becoming an Ally: An Intro to Advocacy Through the Lens of Disability
  • February 8th at 1 pm CST.: Jonathan Morris – Connecting to veterans/servicemen/spouses 

Upcoming Public Webinars

Below are selected public webinars focused on sports and disability:

Events

This list of conferences and forums for the year 2024 is focused on themes around disability,sport, diversity, equity, race, LGBTQUIA+, and intersectionality. We strive to keep this resource as current and accurate as possible and it is regularly updated with the latest information.

Please Note: Event dates, locations, and formats can change, especially as organizations adapt to changing circumstances or new information. We recommend checking the official event website or contacting event organizers directly for the most up-to-date information. If you are aware of any changes or additional events that would be beneficial to include in this list, please let us know in the “Looking for something else?” section of this webpage. Your contributions help us ensure that this resource remains a valuable and accurate tool for everyone interested in these important topics.

 

  • The 2024 Annual Disability Statistics Conference (March 28, 2024)
  • 2024 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success (Mar 21-23, 2024)
  • 39th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity (Feb 27-28, 2024)
  • 2024 DMEC Annual Conference (August 5–8, 2024) in Nashville, TN
  • 2024 Disability IN Conference (July 15-18)
  • 2024 Equity and Excellence Conference (July 15-20, 2024) at Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland
  • DISABILITY SPORT CONFERENCE 2024
  • Creating Change Conference (January 17–21, 2024)
  • Out & Equal Workplace Summit (MARCH 25-27,2024)
  • GLMA Annual Conference on LGBTQ Health (September 30 – October 2, 2024)
  • National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE) (May 28 – June 1, 2024)
  • The Diversity and Leadership Conference (March 18-21, 2024 to be confirmed)
  • People of Color Conference (PoCC) (  December 4–7, 2024)
  • American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity Annual Conference (AAAED) (June 13-14, 2024)
  • Annual LGBT Health Workforce Conference (May2-4,2024 to be confirmed)
  • National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities (CNLD) Conference (Date in 2024 to be confirmed)
  • Critical Mixed Race Studies Conference (Date in 2024 to be confirmed)
  • African American Conference of Disabilities (June 28, 2024 )
  • NCAA Inclusion Forum – April 24-26 2024 – Indianapolis, IN

Toolkit

Creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace is crucial for the success and well-being of both employees and volunteers in nonprofit organizations. Research indicates that organizations embracing diversity and inclusivity are more effective in achieving their missions and better equipped to serve the communities they target. This guide, continuously updated to reflect the latest insights and strategies, provides a comprehensive roadmap for nonprofits aiming to foster a DEI environment.

 

To best navigate the guide, use the table of contents to select the specific area of interest. Download the guide below, complete with citations supporting each recommended step, to begin transforming your organization into a model of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

Download Move United’s DEI Toolkit by visiting hub.moveunitedsport.org to register as a Premium Member.

 

 

Resource Library

With the support of Move United’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a variety of resources are available to the community. These resources include articles, books, movies, and podcasts that have been carefully selected for their relevance and accessibility. If you have a resource that you believe would be beneficial to the DEI community, please feel free to submit it for consideration. Submissions will be reviewed by the Move United DEI Task Force on a regular basis. 

 

Click here to access these resources.

 

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