ABPP: Disability as Diversity
3 Hours | 3 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Disability as Diversity is presented by Erin Andrews, PsyD, ABPP in partnership with the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
In this program, Dr. Andrews discusses the diversity model of disability and how although disability is included in most definitions of diversity, it is rarely fully integrated into diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Dr. Andrews presents contemporary trends in disability language and introduces the concept of disability culture. Attendees learn the difference between psychological adjustment to disability and disability identity development. Pertinent attitudes that affect the lived experience of disabled people are explored. Clinically relevant suggestions for culturally competent care for persons with disabilities are offered.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the diversity model of disability
Describe contemporary trends in disability language
Describe the concept of disability culture
Describe the difference between psychological adjustment to disability and disability identity development
Presented By
Erin Andrews, PsyD, ABPP
Erin E. Andrews, PsyD, ABPP, is the Psychology Program Manager for the Veterans Health Administration VISN 17 Telemental Health Clinical Resource Hub. She is an Associate Professor (Affiliated) in the Department of Psychiatry at Dell Medical School, the University of Texas at Austin. She is Board Ce...
Curriculum
1. Introduction
2. Language
3. Models of Disability
4. Attitudes and Ableism
5. Adaptation to Disability
6. Disability Identify Development
7. Cultural Competence
8. Resources
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Convenience & Flexibility
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Program Partner
American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
We are proud to partner with The American Board of Professional Psychology for this training. The American Board of Professional Psychology serves the public by promoting the provision of quality psychological services through the examination and certification of professional psychologists engaged in specialty practice. ABPP is the primary organization for Specialty Board Certification in Psychology. There are currently 15 Specialty Boards and one Subspecialty Board.
CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.