Respecting Cultural Diversity in Persons with IDD

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Understanding Cultural Diversity A. What is Culture? B. Respect C. People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities D. Cultural Diversity E. Each Person is Unique F. Perspectives on Individuality and Cultural Diversity G. Dimensions of Diversity H. Adverse Experiences I. Meet Nina J. Self-Awareness and Cultural Expectations K. Identifying your Cultural Expectations and Beliefs L. Meet Pardeep M. Summary Section 3: Common Issues in Cultural Diversity A. Barriers to Acceptance of Cultural Diversity B. Stereotypes and Irrational Beliefs about People with IDD C. Factors Increasing Risk of Inaccurate IDD Stereotypes D. Facing Intolerance E. Gender F. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity G. LGBTQ Discrimination H. Race and Ethnicity I. Age and Disability Status J. Socioeconomic Status K. Review L. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. References D. Congratulations! E. Exam

Bruce Davis, Ph.D. is the Director of Behavioral and Psychological Services for the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD). He has 27 years of experience providing services to persons with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. He is a Licensed Senior Psychological Examiner, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Davis has served as Regional Behavior Analysis Director for DIDD and was also Director of TN-START, a model crisis intervention program for persons with co-occurring disorders. He has also worked as an Assistant Professor in the Vanderbilt University Department of Psychiatry and directed the Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Clinic supported by the Merck Fund. Dr. Davis is a past President of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis and served as President of TN-NADD (an association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs) from 2005 to 2008 and 2011 to present. In the interim, he served as a TN-NADD Board Member and is an active member of the NADD organization. Disclosure: Bruce Davis, MS, PhD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.