Advocacy

Andrews, Erin E., Pilarski, Carrie R., Ayers, Kara, Dunn, Dana S. (2023).

Advocacy: The Seventh Foundational Principle and Core Competency of Rehabilitation Psychology
Rehabilitation Psychology, Vol 68(2), 103-111

This article was selected by Dr. Terrie Price, PhD, who has this to say about the piece: “This article posits a substantial expansion of the Foundational Principles rooted in the writings of Beatric Wrigh, Tamara Dembo and Roger Baker from 1972. The current reviews the history and expansion of the Foundational Principles through the years. Noting that advocacy is also deeply rooted in rehabilitation psychology and an identified area of competency in practice. Advocacy models are promoted in psychology and internationally as noted through the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities international treaty of the United Nations. In perspective, the field of rehabilitation psychology is challenged to embrace the broader approach to advocacy impacting individuals, institutions, research, practice and policy. The authors’ analysis of our core values and competencies succinctly delineates advocacy as an organic component of the foundational principles.”

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