Delta Alpha Pi (ΔΑΠ) is an American honor society founded in 2004 to recognize high-achieving college and university students with disabilities. Membership is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities with chartered chapters of DAPi and who meet certain criteria.
| Delta Alpha Pi | |
|---|---|
| ΔΑΠ | |
 | |
| Founded | 2004 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania |
| Type | Honor society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Students with disabilities |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | "Working for an aDAPtable World" |
| Colors | Royal blue and Gold |
| Flower | Sunflower |
| Mascot | Turtle |
| Chapters | 200+ |
| Headquarters | 5540 Montauk Lane Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017-8909 United States |
| Website | deltaalphapihonorsociety |
History
editDelta Alpha Pi was founded in 2004 at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania as an honor society to recognize high-achieving college and university students with disabilities.[1][2] It became a national organization in 2006.[3]
In 2008, it was registered as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society.[3]
As of 2024, Delta Alpha Pi has established more than chapters.[4][5] Its national headquarters is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.[5]
Symbols
editThe three Greek letters have specific meanings.[3]
- Delta – D for Disability
- Alpha – A stands for Achievement
- Pi – P represents Pride
The society's motto is "Working for an aDAPtable World". Its colors are royal blue and gold; blue represents perseverance and justice and gold stands for the pursuit of excellence.[5] Its flower is the sunflower, which turns toward the light.[5] Its mascot is the turtle, which works slowly and steadily to reach its goal.[5]
Membership
editMembership in Delta Alpha Pi is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities with chartered chapters of DAPi and who meet certain criteria.[3]
References
edit- ^ Writer, Staff (May 20, 2019). "MWCC students inducted into Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society". The Gardner News. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "New mentor program for students with disabilities". WBRC 6 News. 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ a b c d "About Us". Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "DAPi Chapters". Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Home". Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society. Retrieved September 9, 2024.