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Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
Nominations
Each fall, the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) seeks nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms beginning on January 1 of the following year.
CDIP serves as a catalyst in the APA governance structure that recommends, influences, develops and advocates on issues, activities and policies related to the equitable treatment of psychologists and others with disabilities.
The Committee's mission is to promote the:
- psychological well-being of people with disabilities;
- inclusion of knowledge about disabilities and disability issues in education, training programs, policies, and professional development of psychologists;
- development and implementation of psychological service delivery modes responsive to the needs of people with disabilities; and
- awareness of disability in psychological research as well as specific research activity in disability areas.
Nominees are sought who have an interest or expertise in the following areas (please elaborate in your statement of interest): best practices for education, training, research, and practice for psychologists working with persons with disabilities; aging and disability; and barriers to training encountered by students with disabilities.
In addition, the Committee seeks psychologists with disability-related academic, clinical or research experience, and with knowledge of APA governance. A strong priority will be given to applicants who have a disability (visible, invisible, or due to a chronic health condition or injury) and/or personal experience with disability. The Committee welcomes applications from individuals who identify themselves as members of multiple minority groups. Nominations are open to APA members who are retired or employed less than full time.
Committee members are required to attend two committee meetings per year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA. Members are also expected to work on projects between meetings and encouraged to attend APA's Annual Convention to which attendance is not subsidized.
Nominations materials should include a statement of interest in and qualifications for the Committee and a current curriculum vitae. These must be sent by August 31, 2004 to Anju Khubchandani, Office on Disability Issues in Psychology, at the APA address or via email
A more formal Call for Nominations Statement appears each year in the APA Monitor and Division Dialogue.
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