Cultural Accessibility of Services for Culturally Diverse Clients with Disabilities and Their Families.

Correa, Vivian I.

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ERIC Number: EJ452015

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Cultural Accessibility of Services for Culturally Diverse Clients with Disabilities and Their Families.

Correa, Vivian I.

Rural Special Education Quarterly, v11 n2 p6-12 1992

Dissonance and conflict occur when the culture of a service delivery system differs greatly from a disabled client's culture. Strategies are outlined for adapting services to match culturally diverse client needs. Examples focus on rehabilitation services and special education for visually impaired Hispanic Americans. Contains 20 references. (SV)

Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Culture Conflict, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Services, Intercultural Communication, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue with title "Multicultural Needs."