Association de Thérapie par la Danse et le Mouvement au Canada
IDEAS Resources
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Solidarity
Our IDEAS Committee is dedicated to enacting DMTAC's values of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and solidarity. We are excited to share the following resources with you. If you would like to join this committee or have other resources to add please do not hesitate to reach out to info@dmtac.org. There is much crucial and continued work to do in this area as our profession grows in Canada!
Our Values
DMTAC’s Statement on Racism and Discrimination
The Dance Movement Therapy Association in Canada strongly condemns racism, police violence, colonial violence, and forms of discrimination based on race, sex, gender, age. Or ability. Stopping racism and systemic discrimination takes our collective movement and commitment to sustained action.
We stand in solidarity with all those who seek to create a free, fair and truly inclusive society, here in Canada and around the world. We will not be silent in the face of injustice, bigotry or racialized violence.
As an association of DMT’s, we believe movement is at its most powerful when it includes and connects people. We will continue to support, promote and celebrate the work of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in our field and in emotional wellness professions. We will advocate for, listen to and fight for injustice, equality, inclusion , and real change in our society.
DMTAC’s Accessibility Statement
Accessibility is a practice that identifies and responds to barriers that impact the degree to which something can be easily accessed, used, or enjoyed by individuals. Responding to these barriers means anticipating needs, sharing knowledge and information, and providing resources when necessary. Accessibility provides equitable opportunities to all those who want to participate, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.
What we've done so far:
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Group agreement
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Complaint/feedback form
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Accreditation
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Formation of the IDEAS committee
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Code of ethics for DMTAC members
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Standards of practice for DMTAC members
Things we’re working towards:
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Integrating accessibility within all our communications (website, social media, newsletter, etc.)
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Financial access to events and accreditation
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Geographical access to events and use of accessible spaces
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Access to DMTAC regional/local community
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Training members on IDEAS themes and accessible practices
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Reviewing goals and actions towards anticipating needs and barriers**
IDEAS Definitions
Inclusion is the practice of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, orientation, age, socioeconomic background, belief system, and ability and/or other intersections of identity. Inclusion provides space for a variety of individuals to be recognized, appreciated, and valued within the group.
Diversity is the variety of individual characteristics, unique dimensions, and qualities we all possess and how they mix and interplay within a group. Strong and diverse groups are made of a range of individuals with varying identities which add their own value to the collective. These include, but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, orientation, age, socioeconomic background, belief system, and ability.
Equity entails actively working to identify and address any systemic barriers (e.g. discriminatory structures, deprivation of resources, lack of opportunity) or biases that may be impacting certain groups of people. Equity involves ensuring that all people have equal access to opportunities, resources, and benefits, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, orientation, age, socioeconomic background, belief system, and ability or any other characteristic that could potentially lead to discrimination or bias.
Accessibility is a practice that identifies and responds to barriers that impact the degree to which something can be easily accessed, used, or enjoyed by individuals. Responding to these barriers means anticipating needs, sharing knowledge and information, and providing resources when necessary. Accessibility provides equitable opportunities to all those who want to participate, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.
Solidarity is a dimension of relationships that emphasizes the cohesive social bond that holds a group together, which is valued and understood by all group members. Solidarity emphasizes the interdependence between individuals in a collective, which allows individuals to feel that they add value to the group.
Meet The Team
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Resources
Supportive Documents
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