We are here to create a more inclusive environment for clinicians across New York State and to empower music therapists to continuously work through their unconscious biases.
We care deeply about integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and supporting others in learning and growing in these areas.
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What we do
We oversee our organization’s growth through facilitating open dialogues centered around anti-oppressive practices (e.g., anti-ableist, anti-racist, etc.)
UPLIFTING ONE ANOTHER
Engaging in open dialogues uplifting traditionally oppressed communities, including BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color), LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, etc.), and the neurodivergent community.
ACCESSIBILITY
Creating accessible spaces both online and in-person.
LEARNING AND UNLEARNING
Being open to new information and the potential of discomfort that comes with unlearning the harm systems of oppression
COMMUNITY
Everyone is welcome here, and we encourage everyone to come as they are and be open to learning and growing
DIVERSE VOICES
Embracing and amplifying diverse voices within and outside of our organization
LANGUAGE
We value language that does not cause undue harm to others through compassion, integrity, and respect.
