Information and Technical Assistance Center (ITACC)
1. Differentiate equity from diversity and inclusion. 2. Describe the implications of equity in the IDD space. Has your Council defined equity and what it means for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? Which one – diversity, equity, or inclusion? Click to open Advancing Equity
DICLC Webinar Series Developing a Language Assistance and Implementation Plan’ What DD Councils Should Know Participants will: 1. Identify federal legal mandates for language access and implementation that affect individuals…
What is Linguistic Cultural Competence and What does it Mean for Developmental Disabilities Councils Participants will: 1. Compare demographic trends in languages spoken in the United States and their respective…
Objectives Participants will: 1. Define culture and describe its multiple dimensions. 2. Describe a conceptual framework for cultural competence and its implications for Developmental Disabilities Councils. 3. Define linguistic competence.…
Disability groups need to make sure that all people get the services and supports they need and want and reflect their culture; Answers to these questions can help groups to…