Important facts when providing VR services to Hispanic Americans with disabilities

• Due to the lack of specific social services available to this population in their native countries, a significant number of Hispanic immigrants are not accustomed to -- or prefer not to seek advice or help from outside the family, doctors or clergy.

• Traditionally, the Hispanic American nuclear family has been the only source of support and guidance in many different situations.

• The extended “family safety-net” is an additional support system and -- has a stress resistance quality.