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Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
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Mission
The mission of the Committee is to:
- Promote the psychological welfare of people with disabilities;
- Promote the development and implementation of psychological service delivery models responsive to the needs of people with disabilities;
- Promote the awareness of disability issues in psychological research as well as specific research activity in disability areas; and
- Promote inclusion of knowledge about disabilities and disability issues in education, training programs, and professional development of psychologists.
The Committee shall consist of six APA members to be appointed for staggered terms of three years. Members should have expertise in one or more of the missions listed above. The Committee shall report to Council through the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI).
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