TACE IV Newsletter - Spring 2009
Providing Culturally and Linguistically Based Services to Diverse Persons with Disabilities in the Southeast Region
by Lucy Wong Hernandez
Pages: 1 (Article) - 2 (Resources & References)
Resources and Organizations for Cultural Competency
National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC)
www.namrc.org
A division of National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) [www.nationalrehab.org],
NAMRC is a progressive association of dedicated individuals whose goal is to effect change and create opportunities in the field of rehabilitation. NAMRC is committed to support and advocate for the rehabilitation needs and services to culturally diverse persons with disabilities.
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
www.crccertification.com
An independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with disabilities by: Promoting quality rehabilitation counseling services to persons with disabilities through the certification of rehabilitation counselors and providing leadership in advocating for the rehabilitation counseling profession.
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
www.core-rehab.org
CORE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) [www.chea.org] and a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) [www.aspa-usa.org]. CORE accredits graduate programs which provide academic preparation for professional Rehabilitation Counselor Education (RCE).
International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
www.iaccp.org
The aims of the Association are to facilitate communication among persons interested in a diverse range of issues involving the intersection of culture and psychology.
Center for Cross-Cultural Behavioral Pediatric Health
www.unt.edu/pediatric
Agency whose mission is to increase the capacity of health care professionals to reach ethnic minority and poor children (primarily poor Hispanic/Latino, African American and Asian) and to prevent and treat the learning barriers created by health related problems which include, but, are not limited to youth violence, drug use and medical, learning and emotional disorders.
National Center for Cultural Competence
www.gucdc.georgetown.edu/ncc
The mission of the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) is to increase the capacity of health care and mental health programs to design, implement and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems.
Cross-Cultural Health Care Program
www.xculture.org
Since 1992, the CCHCP has been addressing broad cultural issues that impact the health of individuals and families in ethnic minority communities in Seattle and nationwide.
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
www.omhrc.gov
The mission of OMH is to improve the health of racial and ethnic populations through the development of effective health policies and programs that help to eliminate disparities in health.
Diversity Rx:
www.diversityrx.org
Organization promoting language and cultural competence to improve the quality of health care for minority, immigrant, and ethnically diverse communities.
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
www.tmhc.nsw.gov.au
Established in 1993 as a statewide service. Promotes access to mental health services for people of non-English speaking background (NESB). The Center also works with consumers, care givers, health professionals and the community to encourage positive attitudes to mental health.
CulturedMed
www.sunyit.edu/library/html/culturedmed
A web site promoting culturally-competent health care for refugees and immigrants. The library also houses a research center containing relevant print materials.
World Federation for Mental Health
www.wfmh.com
An international non-profit advocacy organization founded in 1948 to advance, among all peoples and nations, the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health.
American Counseling Association
www.counseling.org
A not-for-profit, professional and educational organization dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors.
American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org
Based in Washington, DC, is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. With more than 159,000 members, APA is also the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
Center for Multicultural Human Services
www.cmhsweb.org
A non-profit organization staffed by multi-ethnic, multilingual social workers,
psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, education specialists, art therapists and graduate interns from local universities. CMHS offers a broad range of mental health, social, educational, health and language services geared to the unique values and characteristics of individuals and families from diverse cultures.
DiversityWorks
www.diversityworksusa.com
For-profit agency. Offering mental health professionals continuing education workshops. Multicultural training for educators and mental health professionals.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Office of Minority Health
www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=1&lvlID=3 - Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=15 - Health Resources and Services Administration
Cultural Competence Curriculum Guide
www.hrsa.gov/culturalcompetence/curriculumguide/default.htm
References
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Douthitt, C. (1995). Problems of providing services to persons with disabilities from minority groups, in [84]: S. Walker, L.A. Turner, M. Haile-Michael, A. Vincent, and M.D. Miles eds., L. Wong Hernandez. Disability and Diversity: New Leadership for a New Era, PCEPD & HURTC, Washington, DC.
Hong, G.K. (1999). Rehabilitation Counseling for Asian Americans: Psychological and Social Considerations. Retrieved November 24, 2003, from:www.dinf.org/pres_com/pres-dd/hong.htm.
Lowrey, L. (1996). Rehabilitation relevant to culture and disability. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 69, 162-164.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, (2001). Disability research for all, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.
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Sanderson, P.R. (1995). Outreach services for American Indians, in [84]: Disability and Diversity: New Leadership for a New Era (proceedings of the 1993 short term training project). S. Walker, K.A. Turner, M. Haile-Michael, A. Vincent and M. Miles, eds., President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and Howard University Research and Training Center.
Stodden, R.A, Stodden, N.J., Kim-Rupnow, W.S, Thai, N.D., and Galloway, M. (2002) “Providing effective support services for culturally and linguistically diverse persons with disabilities: Challenges and recommendations”. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 17 1-13.
U.S. Census Bureau. (May, 2006). Profiles of General Demographic Characteristics 2000. Population Estimates Program.
Wong, D.W. & Wong Hernandez, L. (2009). Chronic illness and disabling conditions and the culturally diverse family, in Atwood, J. & Concetta, G. (Ed.) Handbook of Family Therapy and Chronic Illness. New Jersey: Rutgers University Press.
For More Information:
The TACE Region IV offers in-depth technical assistance for VR agencies in the Southeast region on cultural competency, including additional training and consultation - email: tacesoutheast@.law.syr.edu