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Diversity and Inclusion > AIA Diversity Toolkit for Components > Best Practices from Outside Organizations
One tenet of the “Gateway Commitment” written during the 2008 AIA Diversity Plenary is to learn “from other colleagues and related organizations that have successfully addressed diversity issues.” The best practices below will give you an idea of the programs that other professions and trade organizations have implemented to address issues of diversity, inclusiveness, and representation.
Professional Associations
American Bar Association – Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Medical Association – Minority Affairs Consortium
American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Center for Leadership and Diversity
Minority Corporate Council Association
National Bar Association – Crump Law Camp

