Athletic Trainers for Social Justice

Are you tired of seeing injustices in healthcare? Follow along and discover how you can be a part of the solution. #ATs4SJ #socialjustice #athletictrainers

We believe in celebrating and uplifting those in marginalized communities! Pride Matters survey has shown that gay women are almost twice as unlikely to be out in the workplace as gay male colleagues. Continue to support women & create safer spaces! #LVW #AT4SJ

Today is the 30th anniversary of the 1993 March on Washington for LGBTQ liberation. Nearly 100,000 people came together to advocate for LGBTQ rights, reproductive freedom, universal access to healthcare, and equal inclusion of LGBTQ people in education. (📸: Todd Richardson)

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! Today we celebrate lesbians of all beautifully diverse and intersecting identities 🧡🤍💗🤎🖤

What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day? Whether it's planting a tree, reducing your carbon footprint, or supporting a local environmental organization, every action counts. Check out these infographics for great tips and fun facts! #SaveEarth #ProtectOurPlanet #EarthDay2023

We want to hear from you! In the comments below, ask questions or share how you're addressing gun violence in your current role. Let's start a conversation and work together to make our communities safer and more equitable for everyone.

As we continue to provide healthcare services to athletes and others, we are committed to being advocates for social justice and gun safety. (2/2)

We believe that every individual has the right to safety and access to resources that promote mental and physical well-being. We recognize the impact of gun violence on our communities and the importance of addressing this public health crisis. (1/2)

Happy National Volunteer Month! Share with us your experience volunteering and how it has impacted your life. Let's inspire each other to make a positive impact in our communities.

Today, students nation-wide will be participating in the #dayofsilence in order to bring awareness to how many LGBTQIA+ individuals feel at school: silenced. (1/3)

Happy #WorldWaterDay! 💧 Today we celebrate the importance of water and raise awareness about the global water crisis. We must work together to protect and conserve this precious resource for ourselves and future generations. #waterislife #savewater #sdg6 #wateraction #natm2023

Happy International Women's Day Round ✌️! The WAT Board couldn't decide which quote to share with all of you, so this is the second of the third quote we have for you today. Let us know which one is your favorite! ❤

#BHM may be coming to a close, but that does not mean we stop exploring, learning, and advocating. Stay curious, Advocate Always, and tell us, how are you advocating for your patients?- AT4SJ

Finding LGBTQIA+ qualified healthcare providers: Trans and queer folks have been historically marginalized by medical and mental health providers. LGBTQIA+ individuals have faced discrimination in healthcare spaces as a result of their identities.

Happy Pride Month!!

May 17, 1990 was the day the WHO declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder. Despite that monumental decision, LGBTQIA+ people still regularly face violence and discrimination. It is up to all of us to help eliminate homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia.

One of my favorite quotes that can be applied is so many aspects including personally and professionally being conscious of my decisions and actions 💚

Just because you can not do everything doesn’t mean you should do nothing. Positive actions for better patient care and sustainability. #AT4SJ

It's a sad day. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS. Call your legislators! #ATs4SJ

Athletic trainers are advocates for our patients, how are you advocating against the injustices you see in healthcare?