- DPHD membership is the most cost-effective way to boost your professional skills and become a more informed practitioner. Remember: You must be a member of CEC to join DPHD. Call CEC at (888) 232-7733 (toll free) or (703)620-3660. Membership applications are on CEC's Web site at http://www.cec.sped.org.
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Purpose and Goals
The
Division for Physical and Health Disabilities (DPHD) is the official
division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) that advocates
for quality education for all individuals with physical disabilities,
multiple disabilities, and special health care needs served in schools,
hospitals, or home settings. The goals of DPHD include:
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*Promoting the continued development of adequate resources and programs that address the many areas of need associated with serving children and adults with physical and/or multiple disabilities, and special health care needs.
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*Disseminating relevant and timely information on current issues, instructional strategies, adaptations, and research through the annual CEC convention, professional meetings, training programs and publications.
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*Providing technical assistance and preservice and inservice education.
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*Advocating for funds and policies that promote supportive legislation and funding for persons with physical disabilities, multiple disabilities and special health care needs.
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*Supporting the activities, policies, and procedures of the CEC and the other CEC divisions.
Member Benefits
Valuable Professional Publications
As a
member of DPHD, you will stay abreast of
recent advances and trends in your field through your subscriptions to:
Physical Disabilities: Education and Related
Services.
This journal provides information on relevant
research, instructional innovation, and current issues in education and
related services for individuals with physical and health impairments.
The DPHD Newsletter
provides information about current
developments in the field highlighting topics of current interest,
political action updates, conference and meeting dates, DPHD
activities, as well as information about CEC activities.
Conventions and Conferences
DPHD offers its members opportunities for
professional growth and networking with colleagues who share their
interests. DPHD sponsors sessions on the education of individuals with
physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, and special health care
needs at the CEC Annual International Convention & Expo.
Members are invited to submit proposals and make program suggestions.
During the convention, DPHD sponsors daily presentation and poster
sessions as well as one DPHD showcase.
Other Important Benefits
DPHD has established the Elizabeth Wetzel Memorial
fund to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate and graduate
students in preparation programs in physical and/or multiple
disabilities. A scholarship is awarded annually. DPHD also sponsors an
annual Joan Wald Baken Award which goes to a professional in the field
who makes a difference in the lives of individuals with physical and/or
health disabilities. Application information can be found in
the Award section of this site.