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Mission

The mission of the Disabled in School Psychology Project (DISPP) is to foster inclusivity, awareness, and empowerment within the field of school psychology for disabled graduate students, practitioners, and researchers. An immediate focus of DISPP is on understanding the experiences of disabled school psychologists and school psychology graduate students.

Vision

The vision of the Disabled in School Psychology Project (DISPP) is to foster a landscape of inclusivity, awareness, and empowerment within the field of school psychology for disabled graduate students, practitioners, and researchers. Through our commitment to rigorous research, advocacy, and collaboration, we envision a future where the unique challenges faced by disabled school psychologists are recognized, understood, and addressed. We strive to create a supportive network that amplifies the voices of disabled individuals, promotes transparency in communication, and drives positive change to ensure equitable opportunities and experiences for all within the profession. DISPP aims to be a catalyst for cultural shifts, fostering a community where diversity is celebrated, and where disabled school psychologists are valued for their expertise, insights, and contributions to the profession.

Learning Sign Language

DISPP intentionally uses both identity-first (person with a disability) and person-first language (disabled person). These language choices attempt to best represent the broad perspectives of how disability is viewed across the disabled community. DISPP acknowledges that individual language preferences may vary from person to person and recognizes the ongoing evolution of terminology within the disabled community.

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