Is the WCA bringing people together?

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ACC paradigm and position paper continues

to unite profession

For the first time in the history of the profession, one document has the

potential to unite

the profession behind a single expression of the meaning and scope of chiropractic.

As we discussed in the last issue of the "WCA Weekly Report," the Association

of

Chiropractic College's (ACC) "Position Paper on Chiropractic" sets down

in clear,

unambiguous language, a workable definition of chiropractic, including

the vital role of the

subluxation correction.

In February 2000, when the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) presented

testimony to

the Veterans' Administration, we used the position paper to reinforce our

argument that

chiropractic should not be limited to use only as a "treatment for neuromusculoskeletal

conditions." It was important to us that there be some direct reference

to the correction of

vertebral subluxations in the VA legislation, as there should be in ALL

legislation affecting

chiropractic. The ACC document clearly validates this position.

In addition to the WCA, the American Chiropractic Association, International

Chiropractors Association, Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations,

and

the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations have endorsed it.

Now, state associations and boards are joining the movement and showing

their support

of the ACC position paper.

On May 10th, 2001, for instance, the Montana Board of Chiropractors voted

unanimously

to endorse the document. "We are elated that the profession is finally

taking steps to

recognize chiropractic as the profession that focuses particular attention

on the

subluxation rather than on treating disease," stated Spence Jahner, D.C.,

Montana

member of the WCA Board of Governors. "We hope all other state boards see

the value

of a clear voice in chiropractic which will set us apart from all disease

care professions."

The World Chiropractic Alliance thinks the ACC position paper -- and what

it can do to

unite and protect chiropractic -- is so important that we've added a special

section to our

website, which contains excerpts of the paper, as well as a link to the

ACC site.