More resources about disabilities

Building a Disability-Affirmative Mental Health Practice

Building a Disability-Affirmative Mental Health...

September 29, 2026

This book equips mental health professionals with practical tools and guidance to build disability-affirmative practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in ethical care.
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Guidelines on intellectual disability diagnosis in forensic settings

August 4, 2026

Approved by APA Council of Representatives, August 2026
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Urging Congress to preserve federal protections for students with disabilities

June 25, 2026

Along with coalition colleagues, APA Services called on Congress to block the transfer of Education Department offices that oversee programs for students with disabilities and civil rights protections
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APA Publishing Accessibility Commitment

December 17, 2025

APA Publishing promotes accessibility, guided by the ADA, the European Accessibility Act, and APA’s EDI framework
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Psychologists help prepare team USA for the Deaflympics

November 1, 2025

Improving sport and performance psychology services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes
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APA Policy Statement on Disability Inclusion: Combating the Stigma and Discrimination of Ableism

August 12, 2025

Combating the stigma and discrimination of ableism aligns with APA’s commitment to using psychological science to benefit society and improve lives
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APA Maternal Mental Health Resolution on Racially Minoritized Women

August 6, 2025

Maternal mental health disparities exist among racially minoritized women at higher rates than non-Hispanic White women, regardless of education and socioeconomic status
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Overcoming barriers for researchers with a disability

January 29, 2025

A supportive community is key to ensuring career success
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Multicultural Considerations

December 1, 2024

Practice Innovations special issue on culturally affirming practices.
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Disability as a DEI concern in teaching

September 1, 2024

Important recommendations for teaching about disability issues