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 has been extended to Dec. 31, 2013: 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
For Psychologists
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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
Disability Trends & Hot Topics
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Disability Office Director presents at Disability Disclosure in/and Higher Education conference
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Five Things Congress Can Do to Protect the Rights of Parents with Disabilities
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Training and Support Program for Parents of Children with Disabilities
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Interacting with Our Members with Disabilities (PDF, 315KB)