The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) actively promotes the respect for and value of human diversity within its membership and the professions of dance. In recognition of this basic tenet, NDEO prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, disability, and veteran status relative to participation in, access to, or content of its programs, activities, and publications. NDEO shall not make, condone nor tolerate remarks or inferences, which reflect disrespect, harassment or discrimination against individuals or groups.