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About Us
Founded in 1974, the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED), is the longest-standing national professional association of professionals who engage in the important work of leading, directing, and managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity programs. At the core of our collective work is engaging in advocacy to promote and protect policies that are meant to ensure equity and inclusion in all spheres of opportunity.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture and promote understanding of, and offer advice on, equal opportunity (e.g., compliance, mediation, employee relations) as a vehicle to enhance access, equity, and diversity in employment, economic, and educational opportunities. The association helps its members, and prospective members, to be more successful and productive in their careers. AAAED’s foci are on the below six goals:
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Foster effective equal opportunity (e.g., compliance, mediation, employee relations) programs nationwide;
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Establish and maintain ethical standards for the profession;
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Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies involved with access, equity, diversity, and equal opportunity compliance in employment and education;
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Promote the professional growth and development of our members;
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Sponsor education and training programs; and
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Sponsor and conduct research.
Vision
AAAED will become a “go-to” premier community of practice working to advance equal opportunity in both public and private spheres by providing training, resources, and a supportive network.
By actualizing this vision, our members will be empowered to establish policies and practices that promote access, equity, and diversity. This empowerment will enable individuals to work toward eliminating bias, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct.
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