Disabled Psychologists and Students Indicate Microaggressions & Discrimination

Posters

Keyword: Cultural Diversity

Abstract: Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN) surveyed disabled students, faculty, practitioners, and researchers in psychology, from DARN, the APA Disability Mentoring Program, and snowball sampling. Results were from 131 undergraduates, clinicians, and faculty. Most (74%) requested accommodations; only 42% received them. The majority reported microaggressions, discrimination, and barriers to inclusion.

• Rhoda Olkin (Presenting Author)
• Carolyn Shivers (Author)
• Katie Wang (Author)
• Lisa Aspinwall (Author)