THE IMPORTANCE OF COUNSELOR DISABILITY STATUS - WHAT WE KNOW AND WHATWE NEED TO KNOW

The authors reviewed research that examined the effects of counselor d isability status on the counselor preferences and perceptions (expertn ess, attractiveness, and trustworthiness) of individuals with and with out a disability. Counselor disability status seemed to have a limited effect on perceptions and preferences, which was moderated by other c ounseling variables. The topic being discussed in counseling, and cert ain counselor skill variables, seemed to have a larger effect on prefe rences and perceptions. Research and practice implications are suggest ed.