Equity Statement

Equity Statement

The DC Coalition on Long Term Care is committed to advancing equity in how care is delivered, accessed, and valued across the District; no matter what neighborhood or ward they live in. We recognize that structural racism, economic inequality, ageism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination have created deep disparities in long-term care services and outcomes. These inequities harm the very people—older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and the long-term care workforce—who most depend on fair and compassionate systems of support.

As a Coalition, we pledge to:

• Center the voices of those most affected, ensuring that consumers, family caregivers, and frontline workers guide our advocacy.
• Eliminate systemic barriers by pushing for policies that expand access, affordability, and quality across all neighborhoods and wards in the city.
• Promote dignity and respect for every person receiving or providing care, regardless of race, income, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or immigration status.
• Foster accountability in the long-term care system so equity is measurable, transparent, and sustained.
• Advocate for meaningful and coherent training pathways for residents to get the training they need for career mobility and quality service for consumers.

Equity is not a separate goal of our work in the DC Coalition on Long Term Care—it is the integral foundation of our mission. We believe that true quality in long-term care can only be achieved when it is equitable, inclusive, and just.

Our Coalition’s purpose is truly Quality Care Through Equity and Action; we stand together on this important credo.