Building Capacity in Cultural and Linguistic Competence as an Approach to Reducing Disparities in the DD System

2020

The project is a pilot initiative that will increase the capacity of regional center (RC) directors to integrate cultural and linguistic competence (CLC) in organizational policies and practices as an approach to disparities reduction. Direct targets of the project are RC staff and CBO leaders and indirect targets (beneficiaries) are underserved communities of diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds from respective RC catchment areas. The State Council is partnering with the other DD Network Partners and the Georgetown National Center on Cultural Competence (NCCC) to deliver training and sustained TA to the direct target audience. The DD Network partners have extensive experience working on CLC efforts on a policy level (e.g., involvement in "Community of Practice") and a community level (e.g., providing advocacy skills training to minority parent groups). The NCCC has over 20 years of experience providing CLC training and TA to DD system administrators nationwide.

Other - Cultural Diversity

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English

State

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