ACCP remains dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). The organization’s work on DEIA began in 2020, with the initial 2021 Strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan published in September 2021 and the 2023 Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Plan in November 2023. Over the past 3 years, ACCP members have driven significant changes within the organization to enhance inclusion and increase representation. It is difficult for individual members to stay abreast of all the past and ongoing work in this area. For example, it is not uncommon for members to suggest a focused area for DEIA work, only to learn that past or ongoing work aligns with their recommendation. To be fully transparent, ACCP has created a central location for interested members to review a comprehensive and frequently updated progress report. This report includes all objectives from both DEIA plans, together with each objective’s status and relevant activities. It is available as an easily searchable Word document that will be frequently updated throughout the year. View the report on the DEIA webpage or by clicking here. If you have questions about or feedback on ACCP’s DEIA efforts, please share them with the 2024 DEIA Task Force by sending an email to [email protected] or through an alternative communication channel, if you prefer.

It is important to recognize and celebrate our progress as we remain engaged in our long-term commitment to this work. Early achievements that are focused on inclusion are an essential first step but may not be as apparent as longer-term goals to increase diversity in leadership. It is a delicate balance of urgency and patience as we approach this work with the excellence that ACCP is known for. ACCP is taking a systematic, evidence-based approach to DEIA plan development and implementation. Early success in achieving inclusion-focused objectives together with data derived from the DEIA member assessments supports optimism that we will be successful in enhancing diversity and representation across the organization in time.