The American Public Health Association (APHA) Disability Special Interest Group (SPIG) members participated in a productive annual meeting on Sunday, November 16. Newly-elected board members include: Don Lollar, Chair; Jim Rimmer, Program Chair-Elect; Katherine Grobe, Treasurer; Patricia Welch Saleeby, Membership Chair; and Rene Jahiel, David Keer, and Chris Kochtitzsky, Awards Chairs.

NCHPAD National Advisory Board Member Dot Nary received the DisAbility Forum "Student Member Award" for her work and research in the areas of health promotion for persons with disabilities, including access to health care services and programs, and health care reform from a disability perspective.

Dr. Glen White delivered a stimulating closing speech on disability in public health practice, education, and research.