American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity

Founded in 1974, the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED), is the longest-standing national professional association of professionals who engage in the important work of leading, directing, and managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity programs. At the core of our collective work is engaging in advocacy to promote and protect policies that are meant to ensure equity and inclusion in all spheres of opportunity.