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
- Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilities first (PDF, 839KB) and second editions (PDF, 624KB)
Writing for Publication: An Essential Skill for Graduate Students with Disabilities
Alternative Resources for Students (alternate e-text & free books)
For Psychologists
Call for Nominations to CDIP is now open. Deadline for nominations is Aug. 20, 2013.
Recent Publications from the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
Report from the National Council on Disability highlights factors that support and hinder persons with disabilities who are starting and maintaining families