Dr. Alette Coble-Temple is a psychologist and professor who advocates for accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities in public life, policy, and the field of psychology
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Dr. Coble-Templeopens in new window is a licensed psychologist, forensic psychology evaluator, and psychology professor with a congenital (i.e., present from birth) physical disability. She is a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities and for the field of psychology and has served in important leadership and professional advocacy roles, including as chair of APA’s Board of Advancement in Public Policy and Interest, president of the Ms. Wheelchair California Leadership Institute, and as a leader in the National Council of Schools and Programs in Psychology. She is program director of the clinical PsyD program at the University of San Francisco.
Dr. Coble-Temple has advocated for the inclusion of disability in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in psychology and for training and advocacy around disability to be included in the education of psychologists and other healthcare professionals. She has also advocated for increased accessibility, recognition, and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of public life and public policy.
Clemency Cordes, C., Cameron, R. P., Eisen, E., Coble-Temple, A., & Mona, L. R. (2017). Leveraging integrated health services to promote behavioral health among women with disabilities. In K. A. Kendall-Tackett & L. M. Ruglass (Eds.), Women’s mental health across the lifespan: Challenges, vulnerabilities, and strengths (pp. 119–140). Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.
Coble-Temple, A., Mona, L. R., & Bleecker, T. (2003). Accessing personal assistance services in the workplace: Struggles and successes. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 18(2), 113–123.
Disability, Advocacy, Public Policy, Health
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