Initiatives

Diversity Initiative

NYSPA is committed to the support of the state’s Diversity Initiative. To this end NYSPA has supported a fully funded Diversity Delegate to the APA State Leadership Conference for the past few years. Through this initiative, NYSPA aims to enhance the diversity resources available to its members. Consistent with the mission of the CSL Diversity Initiative Subcommittee, NYSPA is also committed to the development of leadership among its diverse members and increase opportunities for the development of a diversity agenda.

The following resources are available on this page. Please select a link below for more detail:

Spanish-language Consumer Survey

Mental Health Resources (University of Miami CRECER)

Cultural Competencies and Haitian Immigrants

APA Practice Directorate State Leadership Conference

APA Diversity Resources

APA Guidelines Related to Diversity

Associations and Organizations for Diverse Ethnic and Racial Groups

General Reports Related to Issues on Diversity

New York State Offices, Agencies, Community Based Organizations and Reports

Federal Government Offices and Agencies

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Spanish-language Consumer Survey

Spanish-language consumer summary of Antipsychotic Medicines for Children and Teens: A Review of the Research for Parents and Caregivers. To access this summary, please visit: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/search-for-guides-reviews-and-reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productid=1365&ECem=121220.

To access all Spanish-language consumer summaries that are currently available, please visit: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/research-summaries-for-consumers-clinicians-and-policymakers/informacion-en-espanol/.

Effective Health Care Program
http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov

APA Practice Directorate State Leadership Conference

The State Leadership Conference is an annual event sponsored by the APA Practice Directorate and its Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice (CAPP) to promote advocacy in support of the practice of psychology. Each State Association brings a delegation of leaders to participate in the various activities throughout the course of four days culminating with all delegations visiting representatives in Congress during the last day of the event.

The Committee of State Leaders (CSL), the committee responsible of organizing the event has four subcommittees: the Advocacy Mentoring, Award, Presidents-Elect Orientation & Training, and the Diversity Initiative.

The Annual APA State Leadership Conference is an important and unique opportunity to:

Learn the details of the APA Legislative Agenda
Learn how to be advocates with Congress and the U S Senate, and carry important messages to the members of the Congressional Delegation
Learn about trends and issues impacting across state lines that we need to be aware of in serving our membership
Meet key APA Staff
Advance the recognition of your SPTA as a leading Association
Meet and network with leaders from other states, provinces and territories
Learn about best practices for association governance, leadership and management
Network with other SPTA leaders and build relationships that will make for a stronger governance team

View the history of the APA State Leadership Conference

Current Diversity Delegate (2009-2010): Janice Williams

Past SLC Diversity Delegates:

2001- 2003 Phillip Wong
2004- 2007 Dinelia Rosa
2007-2008 Nancy Cope
2008-2009 Dinelia Rosa, APA Committee of State Leaders; Chair Diversity Sub-committee
2010 Janice Williams
2011-2012 Anu Raj

SLC - Diversity Initiative NYSPA Annual Report (coming soon)

APA Diversity Resources

Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs

Topics on Aging

Office on Aging

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns Office

The Valuing Diversity Project