MARYLAND
ATHLETIC TRAINERS'
ASSOCIATION
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Chair:
Rachel Moore, MEd, LAT, ATC
Vision Statement
The MATA values and recognizes the importance of people's differences and how they can enrich our lives and our community. Our goal is to establish a setting where all members are embodied and accepted.
Mission Statement
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To create an inclusive environment and to respect the dignity and diversity of all people within our state either as colleagues or patients
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To educate and find ways to integrate the missions of the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory and LGBTQ+ Advisory Committees
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Provide resources needed to help in the application, education, advocacy in working with all members of the MATA
Contact Us!
Please reach out at any time! We love to hear from you about any ideas you may have to continue supporting the MATA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
MATA DEI Chair:
Rachel Moore, MEd, LAT, ATC
Email:
Resources
Here are some viewing, listening, and reading recommendations the MATA DEI Committee thought you all might find interesting and enlightening.
TV Shows that can be insightful:
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Black-ish and Mixed-ish on ABC, Netflix & Hulu
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United Shades of America with Kamau Bell on CNN
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Ugly Food with David Chang on Netflix
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The Good Lord Bird on Showtime
Podcasts that can help shed some light on the topic:
99 Percent Invisible: Modern City
Fresh Air: NPR – A Forgotten History
TED Talk: NPR – Confronting Racism
Other Resources
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Please click HERE to check out video clips for the most important words to know when working with someone who is deaf or hearing-impaired
