Vision Statement
The IDEA Commission supports inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible education and practice in music therapy worldwide. We aim to strengthen learning and training resources that reflect the wide range of global music therapy traditions and promote respectful, culturally informed engagement with communities.
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Goals
• Highlight the diversity of music therapy practices, especially those rooted in local, community-based and non-Eurocentric knowledge.
• Promote accessibility in music therapy education by improving physical, communicational, economic and digital access to resources.
• Support leadership and educational opportunities for historically excluded groups in the field.
• Advise on equitable and transparent internal WFMT educational policies, including representation and language access.
• Collaborate with other WFMT Commissions to integrate IDEA principles into shared educational initiatives.
• Contribute to the review of WFMT educational materials, so they reflect inclusive and equitable perspectives.
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Potential Projects for Consideration
Mapping Music Therapy Work Addressing Health Inequalities
‍Through a short survey, the IDEA Commission aims to identify existing music therapy projects, services, activities, or research studies that support people or communities who may be missing out on access to music therapy or related support. This includes work with groups facing barriers such as difficulties accessing services, stigma, cultural or language challenges, limited availability of services, or a shortage of trained music therapists.