Public Interest
Disability Issues Office
The Disability Issues Office serves as the central point for APA activities pertaining to disability.
The office also supports the work of APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology, and works with other psychologists and organizations to improve the health and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Programs and Services
For Students
- Deadline is Dec. 15, 2014: Pearsall Scholarship opportunity for graduate students
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Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilities first (PDF, 839KB) and second editions (PDF, 624KB)
APA Resources
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Writing for Publication: An Essential Skill for Graduate Students with Disabilities
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Alternative Resources for Students (alternate e-text and free books)
For Psychologists
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The Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) is soliciting nominations for the Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award
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Recent Publications from the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
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Report from the National Council on Disability highlights factors that support and hinder persons with disabilities who are starting and maintaining families