APTA CT DEI

The official account for the DEI committee for the Connecticut Chapter of the APTA. For more information please feel free to visit our website.

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

We hope to see you at our presentation tomorrow at the APTA CT Annual Conference to learn more about TIC and how it can help you and your patients! @CTPT @CtSsig @CT_Ortho_SIG @CTpediPT @UConnDPT #PTMonth

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

"Simple mindset shifts:

- I'm not hurt, I'm healing.
- I'm not losing, I'm learning.
- I was not rejected, I was redirected.

Negative things happen. Negative mindsets make them harder."

– @JamesClear

[HLMedia @HealthLitMedia]

Everyone can misunderstand health information! This is why we recommend healthcare professionals use Universal Precautions for Health Communication. Want to learn more? We've created a #whatyouneedtoknow #universalprecautions #infographic just for you! #healthliteracy

[LAMP Interpreters @LAMPmidwest]

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Avoid making assumptions and be respectful.

#WednesdayWisdom #BeHeard

[NIH @NIH]

It's Health Literacy Month! Health literacy impacts how well people can find, understand & use health information to inform health-related decisions. Check out these tips from #NIH to make your writing clear & understandable: https://t.co/HCKHuQT5Od

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Wanted to start the week off by thanking @LisaVanHoosePT on the amazing lecture last week. If you missed out, we have you covered. Make some time and follow the link below to watch this insightful and simply fantastic lecture https://t.co/EnrXZGeoL4

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Who else can’t wait for 8pm for another great meeting with the APTACT DEI group?! If you’re interested and wanted to join, like the message and we’ll be sure to send you all of the meeting details. @CTPT

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Gotta love seeing our DE&I committee coming together for a good talk. Thank you Tom for sharing your insights at the @uconndpt alumni panel. @ Storrs, Connecticut https://t.co/DzXYMywpoF

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Coming from across Connecticut, we all love what we do and have a great time doing it. Want to join in on the fun and learn more deck out https://t.co/rP9GelrIm5 @CTPT special thanks to the members of #uconndpt #PTSMC #QuinnipiacDPT for helping with this project

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

It is our pleasure to introduce everyone to Victoria De La Rosa SPT from Quinnipiac University. @CTPT #quinnipiacDPT #DEI

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Who's ready for another meet a member Monday??? I know we are. Allow us to introduce Lauren Whitney PT, DPT. Be sure to keep in touch with the committee by following us at our social media pages, and comment any questions you have for Whitney!#DEI #PT

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

On this Monday let's give a big shout out to Morgan Gelfand!!! #QuinnipiacDPT #APTACT @CTPT

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Hope everyone is enjoying the excitement we've seen coming out of this year's APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Here we have our own Dr. Cristina Colón-Semenza following a platform presentation. Great work!!! #APTACSM #UCONNDPT

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

For more information on how you can get involved don't forget to visit our website https://t.co/KYCZrLLoJZ

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Introducing Meet a Member Monday where we help introduce members of committee to the community.

Starting us off we have Cristina Colón-Semenza, PT, MPT, PhD (she/her/hers).

[APTA CT DEI @APTACT_DEI]

Welcome to the official twitter account for the APTA's CT DEI committee. Our mission is promoting equity for all individuals through advocacy projects and policies to promote diversity and inclusion in physical therapy. Click the link in our bio for more info on getting involved