"In diversity there is beauty and there is strength."
-Maya Angelou
In recent decades, the country has experienced a population increase culminating in a multicultural society. Clients, patients and students illustrate these changing demographics. However, leading organizations remain relatively homogeneous.
As the demand for cultural responsiveness increases, CEHues brings together esteemed professionals across the education and allied health field who reflect this need for culturally and linguistically diverse perspectives.
Speech-Language Pathology
8.3% of American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) members identify as a member of racial/ethnic minority.
Occupational Therapy
14.8% of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) members identify as a member of a racial/ethnic minority.
Physical Therapy
15.5% of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) members identify as a member of racial/ethnic minority.
"We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community - and this nation."
-Cesar Chavez
