Social & Networking Events

Give back to the Washington, DC, community by volunteering to host a booth at the APA 2026 Community Engagement Wellness Fair, organized by Division 45 and 2026 APA president, Dr. Wendi Williams, in collaboration with the DC Psychological Association. As communities of color continue to face unique stressors and significant barriers to culturally responsive mental health care, this fair creates space for healing, resilience, and connection for local residents. DC community members are invited to explore interactive wellness booths grounded in the healing traditions, resilience, and cultural strengths of communities of color—featuring experiences like storytelling, mindfulness, art, and more. Share your booth idea by clicking the button below. All submissions will be considered, and prospective volunteers will be notified of their selection status in the coming months.

Join us to connect with colleagues and participate in crucial conversations surrounding disability inclusion and accessibility within APA and beyond. This year, we will be hosting two separate but complementary events, one in person and one virtual, to support broader participation. All convention attendees are invited, especially those with the lived and/or professional experience with disability and/or neurodiversity.

Virtual Networking Event

Thursday, August 6, 7–8 p.m. ET

Zoom (Registration is required to participate)

In-Person Event

Friday, August 7, 1–2 p.m. ET

West Salon G

Food and beverages will be provided.

Accessibility Information

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be present at both events. The virtual event will include captioning (CART). If you require any other accommodations to fully participate, please contact the EDI Office by email at edi@apa.org. We can support requests up to 10 business days prior to the event.

About the Disability Inclusion Networking Events

These events are co-sponsored by the APA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP), Division 22: Rehabilitation Psychology, Division 33: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder, Division 35 Womxn and Disability Committee, the Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN), and the APA Disability Mentoring Program.