Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award
This award recognizes an individual whose contributions benefit the psychological functioning or well-being of people with disabilities through promoting inclusion, advancing knowledge and research, and participating in advocacy.
This award was developed to recognize an individual who has had a significant and enduring impact on advancing the role of psychological principles to promote inclusion and benefit the well-being of people with disabilities. Their contributions may be scientific, professional, educational, or political in nature. Self-nominations accepted.
Nominations must include:
- Letter of nomination to include a brief description of the nominee’s specific achievements and their significant contributions, towards the advancement of disability issues;
- Current curriculum vitae requested from the nominee, and
- One letter of support; additional letters welcome.
Nominations should be submitted through the online form. Please ensure that all documents uploaded are fully accessible.
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For additional information about the application process, please contact the APA Disability Issues in Psychology Portfolio.
2022 recipient: Dawn M. Ehde, PhD
The Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology presented its 2022 Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award to Dawn M. Ehde, PhD, in recognition of her encouragement and support of the principles of disability justice, intersectionality, and disability as diversity in psychology research and scholarship through her role as editor of Rehabilitation Psychology. Additionally, the committee positively noted that the journal’s attention to the psychosocial context of disability, in addition to the medical aspects thereof, has increased during Ehde's tenure as editor.
2020 recipient: Erin E. Andrews, PsyD, ABPP
The Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology presented its 2020 Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award to Erin E. Andrews, in recognition of her contributions and commitment to disability rights.
2019 recipient: Dana S. Dunn, PhD
The Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology presented its 2019 Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award to Dana S. Dunn, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to recognizing, understanding, and avoiding ableism.
2018 recipient: Nora J. Baladerian, PhD
The Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology presented its 2018 Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award to Nora J. Baladerian, PhD, in recognition of her contributions and commitment to eliminating sexual abuse against individuals with disabilities.
2017 recipient: Julie Williams, PsyD
The Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology presented its 2017 Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award to Julie Williams, PsyD, in recognition of her contributions and commitment to promoting inclusion of individuals with disabilities in professional psychology.
2015 recipient: Michael L. Wehmeyer, PhD
During APA's 2015 convention in Toronto, the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology presented its 2015 Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award to Michael L. Wehmeyer, PhD, in recognition of his contributions and commitment towards promoting inclusion of individuals with disabilities in professional psychology. Wehmeyer presented on "Self-Determination and Strengths-based Approaches to Disability."
