Michael L. Wehmeyer, Ph.D., is Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas; Director, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities; Senior Scientist, Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas. His research and intervention efforts focus on promoting the self-determination of children, youth, and adults with and without disabilities.

Lena Almqvist
School of Education and Communication
Malardalen University
Jönköping, Sweden

Miguel Angel Verdugo Alonso
Institute on Community Integration
University of Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain

Bruce Baker
Department of Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Brittany Beard
Department of Psychology
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA

Lauren D. Berkovitz
Department of Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Jan Blacher
Graduate School of Education
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA

Vicki Brooke
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Brenda Jo Brueggemann
Department of English
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Cindy Pressgrove Buchanan
Anschutz Medical Campus
University of Colorado
Denver, CO

Wil H. E. Buntinx
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands

William D. Bursuck
Department of Specialized Education Services
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Caya Chiu
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Laura Corona
Center for Social Development and Education
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Robert A. Cummins
School of Psychology
Deakin University
Burwood, Australia

Bonnie Doren
School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Glen Dunlap
Department of Child and Family Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Center for Excellence in Disabilities
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

Dana S. Dunn
Department of Psychology
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA

Timothy R. Elliott
Department of Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Lea Ferarri
University of Padova
Padova, Italy

Sharon Field
College of Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

William Gaventa
University of Medicine and Dentistry
New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ

Vivi Aya Gomez
University of Sabana
Chia, Colombia

Mats Granlund
School of Health Sciences
Malardalen University
Jönköping, Sweden

Lora Tuesday Heathfield
Department of Continuing Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Tamar Heller
Department of Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Linda Hickson
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York, NY

Donald Jackson
Behavior Analysis Program
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV

William R. Jenson
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Joanne Kersh
Center for Social Development and Education
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Ishita Khemka
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York, NY

Donald Kincaid
Department of Child and Family Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Kathleen Kyzar
Beach Center on Disability
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Alissa Lastres
Department of Psychology
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA

Stephanie Lau
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Todd D. Little
Center for Research Methods and Data Analysis
Department of Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Shane Lopez
Clifton Strengths Institute
Omaha, NE

Holly Majszak
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Chelsea Mitamura
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Dennis Mithaug
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York, NY

Christopher Murray
College of Education
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Laura Nota
Faculty of Psychology
University of Padua
Padua, Italy

Dan Olympia
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Virginia Ramos-Matias
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Kevin Rand
Department of Psychology
Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN

Lillian R. Reuman
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Jennifer Rowland
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX

Robert L. Schalock
Department of Psychology
Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Dale H. Schunk
School of Education
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Teresa Maria Sgaramella
Faculty of Psychology
University of Padua
Padua, Italy

Amanda M. Shea
Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN

Karrie A. Shogren
College of Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Gary Siperstein
Center for Social Development and Education
Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Salvatore Soresi
Faculty of Psychology
University of Padua
Padua, Italy

Jean Ann Summers
Beach Center on Disability
Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Pamela Targett
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Marc J. Tassé
Nisonger Center
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Monique Thacker
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

James R. Thompson
Department of Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Michele M. Tugade
Department of Psychology
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Ann Turnbull
School of Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Gitendra Uswatte
Department of Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Lieke van Heumen
Department of Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Yuwadee Viriyangkura
Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Paul Wehman
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
School of Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Michael L. Wehmeyer
Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities
Beach Center on Disability
Department of Special Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Jenny Wilder
School of Education, Culture, and Communication
Malardalen University
Västerås, Sweden

Dianne Zager
School of Education
Pace University
New York, NY

Nina Zuna
Department of Special Education
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

"Using positive psychology as a basis, this book explores disabilities in terms of strengths and discusses how to provide support to disabled individuals to help them increase their quality of life. This book covers the topic of the integration of positive psychology and disability quite well. The importance of seeing disability in terms of strengths and not simply limitations cannot be underestimated. This is a refreshing look at how to assist the disabled in reaching their goals." -Gary B Kaniuk, Psy.D., Doody's Health Sciences Book Review

"The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability, edited by Michael Wehmeyer, provides an in-depth exploration of research on people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. [... T]his collection of original research benefits from the credibility of authorities in the fields of disability and positive psychology. [...] iThe Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability is a valuable addition to the library of any professional or student interested in increasing overall cultural competence in working with individuals with disabilities. It challenges professionals to embrace their responsibility to advocate for and with people with disabilities in recognition that basic provision of rights is meaningless if individuals cannot access the freedoms and opportunities that these rights are intended to afford." -Kara Ayers & Stephanie Weber, PsycCRITIQUES