The Ableism Audit: What Can You Do?
Abstract:
The Ableism Audit, developed by the National Athletic Trainers' Association in collaboration with the DEIA Council, provides a valuable framework for athletic trainers to evaluate the inclusivity of their professional environments. This audit process took inventory of the accessibility services that are currently provided to members and guests engaging in NATA events as well identified areas where services could be improved. This audit highlights key areas where ableism, or the discrimination and prejudice against individuals with disabilities, can unintentionally permeate workplaces, meetings and events. Using this tool a framework, athletic trainers can critically assess how accessible and welcoming their spaces are, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of ability, feel included and respected. The presentation will guide attendees through the audit process, identifying common barriers that individuals with disabilities may face in that wide range of athletic training settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify current barriers for individuals with disabilities in their setting.
- Explain what an ableism audit entails.
- Evaluate how accessible and welcoming their current athletic training settings are.
- Develop an audit process for their respective athletic training settings.
Level:
Advanced
Domain(s):
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
Orthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 3: Professional Practice
Keywords:
Accessibility; Disability; Barriers
CEUs:
1.0 Category A
Course Expiration:
This premium course offering must be completed within 12 months from the purchase date.
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Trevor M. Bates, DHSc, AT
Dr. Trevor M. Bates holds a Doctor of Health Sciences in Leadership and Organizational Behavior from A.T. Still University, a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Millikin University. He is an Ohio licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) and nationally Board of Certification ® Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
Dr. Bates is a mission-driven executive leader with more than two decades of progressive leadership experience across healthcare, higher education, regulated professions, and complex non-profit governance environments. Serving in roles ranging from a clinical athletic trainer to college president, he brings demonstrated expertise in board partnership, strategic planning, advocacy engagement, financial stewardship, and organizational transformation. He offers significant experience in conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, strategic planning, accreditation, compliance, workforce development, association service, and regulatory leadership.
Throughout his career, he has engaged healthcare, higher education, non-profit, and government leaders to advance education, healthcare workforce, and community impact initiatives. He has successfully operated within complex environments and serving as a professional resources to address leadership and organizational challenges as a strategic consultant and executive leader. He is focused on providing disciplined strategic execution, strong communication, collaborative leadership, and a steady, governance-centered approach to advancing mission-driven individuals, units, and organizations.
Tamesha Logan, MBA, CAE
Tamesha Logan is an accomplished leader with over 17 years of experience driving impact across national and global nonprofit organizations. Known for her strategic mindset and collaborative leadership, she has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing organizational strategy, aligning departments to mission-critical goals, and strengthening stakeholder engagement at every level.
A trusted partner to boards and executive leadership, Tamesha has led enterprise-wide strategic planning initiatives—facilitating the development of measurable outcomes, operational alignment, and enhanced volunteer engagement. Her efforts have contributed to increased market opportunity, expanded partnerships, and meaningful improvements in organizational performance.
Over the past decade, she has also elevated brand value across multiple sectors through innovative marketing and communications. Her leadership has expanded visibility, deepened audience engagement, and opened new revenue pathways through multimedia advertising and national awareness campaigns, while garnering the support of high-profile philanthropists including Kobe Bryant, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mark Cuban. She has also cultivated partnerships with leading charitable organizations such as the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, underscoring her ability to connect vision to influence and impact.
Tamesha has led media strategies that resulted in billions of national impressions and coverage from top-tier outlets including ESPN’s Outside the Lines, Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, HuffPost, and the Associated Press. These efforts not only increased public awareness but also spurred best practices and policy change in critical areas like sports safety.
“Integrity guides me, grace steadies me, and purpose drives me. That is my professional truth.” This philosophy has shaped every role Tamesha has held—and continues to guide her commitment to meaningful leadership and lasting impact.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston State University, an MBA from Texas Southern University, and a certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School Online. Tamesha is a 2024–2026 DELP Scholar and a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with the American Society of Association Executives. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
