Spotlight on Disability Newsletter
A publication of the Office on Disability Issues in Psychology
December 2012 | Vol. 4, No. 2
Welcome
Challenges that persons with disabilities face during natural disasters and through societal intolerance, in addition to year-end Disability Issues Office highlights
Feature
- The cradle has been rocked: National report released on parenting and disability
The National Council on Disability report provides an overview of reproductive and parenting rights among people with disabilities
By Erin E. Andrews
In this issue
- Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) year-end CDIP chair report
Includes award nominations, presentation of symposia, the DisABILITY Resources Toolbox, roundtable on size diversity and telehealth updates
By Kim Gorgens - Assisting Members of Vulnerable / Underserved Populations Affected by Natural Disasters
This symposium highlighted communities that may be at the highest risk of negative disaster outcomes
By James L. Werth, Jr. - Working together to end violence against deaf people: 2012 Justice for Deaf Victims National Coalition Conference
The event featured "Collaborative Partners Day" to specifically encourage collaboration beyond the deaf community
By Melissa L. Anderson - Violence against people with disabilities: New developments and important implications
Three studies highlighting the prevalence of violence in the lives of children and adults with disabilities
By Emily M. Lund - Public Interest Government Relations update
Advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities UN treaty, and activities in support of the Children's Mental Health Accessibility Act
By Stefanie Reeves
Announcement and Calls
- Rehabilitation Psychology's 15th Annual Conference
"Expanding the Boundaries of Rehabilitation Psychology" to be held in February 2013, at the Jacksonville, Fla. Omni Hotel - Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award
This award seeks to recognize an APA member who has had a significant and enduring impact on advancing the role of psychological principles to enhance the lives of and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. - The Scott and Paul Pearsall Scholarship
The Scott and Paul Pearsall Scholarship supports graduate work that seeks to increase the public’s understanding of the psychological pain and stigma experienced by adults living with physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy.
