News & Events

Div. 44 sponsors several events throughout the year. They include scholarly presentations, social gatherings, and cross-disciplinary meetings, offering opportunities for connection and transformation in the company of LGBT and ally colleagues.

Events

• Div. 44 Pre-convention Continuing Education Workshop

• Div. 44 at the APA Annual Convention

• Annual Division Fund Raising Dinner

• National Multicultural Conference and Summit

Division 44 has signed a joint letter to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Department of Health and Human Services, concerning a proposal to include sexual orientation and gender identity information and categories in the HHS certification process for electronic health record systems. The letter, however, points out that the proposed categories are not adequate in capturing the reality of identities and expressions of sexual orientation and gender minorities, and proposes new language.

Altogether 152 organizations and several dozen individuals sign the letter. Thanks to key colleagues at Fenway Institute (Harvey Makadon, Adrianna Sicari, and Andrea Karis), Kellan Baker at the Center for American Progress, and Elina Alterman at the National Partnership for Women and Families for their help understanding this complex process and their logistical support.