About the Author Carolyn M. Shivers, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychology at Niagara University. Her research focuses on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Most psychology courses don’t teach about our largest minority group: disabled people. New research shows that covering disability in psych classes can reduce ableism.
Jennifer Pearlstein shares her experience as a blind clinical psychology graduate student turned advocate.
Lisa G. Aspinwall discusses computer equipment and strategies for working with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Lisa G. Aspinwall discusses challenges with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and the equipment and strategies she uses to continue her work.
Although there are challenges facing disabled psychologists, DARN provides community, mentorship, and advocacy for disabled scholars.
Disability Advocacy and Research Network (2021–Present)