Spotlight on Disability Newsletter
A publication of the Office on Disability Issues in Psychology
November 2013
| Vol. 5, No. 2
In This Issue
- Welcome
Introduction to Spotlight On Disability, the official publication of APA's Disability Issues in Psychology Office.
By Anju Khubchandani, MA - The VA Polytrauma System of Care: Serving those who served with multiple disabilities
The types of care the VA provides to returning veterans are reviewed.
By Erin E. Andrews, PsyD - Considering disability in acute-care settings: The psychologist's role
Here's how psychologists can help treat persons with disabilities in an acute-care setting.
By Ann Marie Warren, PhD, ABPP - Health care disparities in the deaf community
Individuals with hearing loss experience health care inequities.
By Lawrence Pick, PhD - Universal design: Moving beyond accessibility accommodations to a more inclusive environment for everyone
Universal design and its application to psychology are discussed.
By Carrie Pilarski, PhD and Joseph F. Rath, PhD - Public Interest Government Relations update
Recent disability-related activities within APA's Government Relations Office are presented.
By Stefanie Reeves, MA - End of year wrap-up
CDIP's 2013 activities are highlighted.
By Lawrence Pick, PhD and Erin E. Andrews, PsyD - Disability Issues in Psychology Office 2013 activities
The office's 2013 activities are highlighted.
By Anju Khubchandani, MA
Announcement and Calls
- Rehabilitation Psychology's Annual Conference
Rehabilitation Psychology's 16th Annual Conference.
By Ann Marie Warren, PhD, ABPP - Association for Women in Psychology Conference
"The Personal Is Political: The Lived Experience of Disability" Conference in Columbus, Ohio, March 6-9, 2014.
By Carrie Pilarski, PhD - 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. - 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. - Disability Mentoring Program seeks mentors
Call for mentors.
- Disability Mentoring Program seeks mentees
Call for mentees.
