AUCD: Poster Symposium 15: Cultural & Ethnic Diversity & Linguistic Competence: A culturally relevant program for combatting stigma and low access to services of Somali children with I/DD in Boston
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Presenter
Asha Abdullahi,Institute for Community Inclusion/Boston Children's Hospital, UCEDD/LEND
Other Presenter(s)
Beverley Gilligan, Boston, MA, United States, MA - Institute for Community Inclusion/Boston Children's Hospital, UCEDD/LEND;Description
My project was implemented to provide information and create awareness about Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) while developing parent groups to share stories and support each other. The goal was to encourage early identification of child development issues, and highlight the importance of timely access to services. The result was to change cultural perceptions and alleviate stigma and discrimination in the Somali community in Boston.Back to Session: Poster Symposium 15: Cultural & Ethnic Diversity & Linguistic Competence