Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Disability Organizations (CLCADO): Assessment and Guide

March 11, 2011

  http://www.gucchdgeorgetown.net/NCCC/CLCADO/

From the National Center on Cultural Competence, the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Disability Organizations (CLCADO) supports the cross-section of organizations concerned with disability in planning for and incorporating cultural and linguistic competence. The CLCADO was developed by the National Center for Cultural Competence to support organizations to (1) plan for and incorporate culturally and linguistically competent values, policies, structures, and practices in all aspects of their work; (2) enhance the quality of services, supports, and advocacy provided to diverse and underserved communities; (3) effect change in education, training, technical assistance, research, and public policy; and (4) advance cultural and linguistic competence as an essential approach to address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity for people who experience disabilities and their families. Contents include definitions, key concepts, and an instrument for collecting data specific to the goals and core functions of disability organizations.