DDN story: Wright State professor wins national award for advancing disability issues

Excerpt

Julie Williams, a professor in the School of Professional Psychology, received the Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues Award from the American Psychological Association. (Photo by Will Jones)

Wright State University professor Julie Williams has won a prestigious national award for advancing disability issues in psychology and beyond.

Williams received the Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues Award from the American Psychological Association during the organization’s convention in August.

The award recognizes association members who have had significant and enduring scientific, professional, educational, mentoring, leadership or political impact in advancing the role of psychological principles to enhance the lives of and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society, according to WSU.

Read the entire story at daytondailynews.com

Comments are closed.