American Academy of Sleep Medicine

**About American Academy of Sleep Medicine** **Mission** Advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives **Vision** Sleep is recognized as essential to health. **Core Values** - Adaptable - Diverse and Inclusive - Evidence-based - Innovative - Patient-centered - Visionary **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes that the diversity of its community – including its members, leadership, and staff – is a vital component of the AASM’s mission: Advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive space by respecting and celebrating our unique attributes, backgrounds, and perspectives. To build a strong community, the AASM is devoted to providing a welcoming environment in which diverse opinions, experiences, and viewpoints are appreciated, and every individual feels a sense of belonging. We value equity and seek to provide opportunities for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers to inclusion. Recognizing that sleep is essential to health, we will work with stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to reduce sleep health disparities.