ACLP DEI Statement

The ACLP strives to create a safe and accessible environment where individuals feel they belong. The organization welcomes representation in all forms and works to dismantle barriers within the child life profession. We commit to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion through collaboration and engaging the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our members and the communities we serve.

Anti-Racism Statement

We commit to antiracism through the promotion of inclusion, belonging, and the emotional safety of patients, families, workforces, and the communities we serve.

Non-Discrimination Policy

ACLP Non-Discrimination Policy

ACLP is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity: fairness, justice and respect for all persons.  The ACLP supports an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, association members, students, volunteers, contractors and vendors or any other persons associated with ACLP.

ACLP Inclusivity Goals

During all Association of Child Life Professionals meetings, we will use the diversity of thought within the group and will not allow power dynamics to stifle idea sharing.  When this environment is created, there is no one person or person’s ideas that manifest privilege over another.

• All ideas will be given space and afforded active listening from the entire group.

• We will allow all members of the group to speak uninterrupted.

• We will each alternate using our voice and making space for other voices.

• We will give credit appropriately.

• We will use pronouns proactively.

• We will criticize respectfully, constructively, and appropriately.

• Important decisions will occur during the meeting where everyone will have a voice and a vote.

Diversity Definition

Diversity is the representation of all our varied individual and collective identities and differences.  We proactively seek out and engage with a variety of perspectives because we believe we can only advance justice when we affirm our similarities and understand and find value in our differences.

Equity Definition

Equity is fair treatment, equitable opportunities, and access to our information and resources for all. We recognize that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to address these imbalances. We believe achieving equity is only possible in an environment built on respect and dignity.

Inclusion Definition

Inclusion is an environment and culture of belonging that actively invites the contribution and participation of people of every race, identity, and community. We believe every person’s voice adds value, and we strive to create balance in the face of power differences. We believe that no one person can or should be called upon to represent an entire community.