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Strategy 7 to Establish guidance and measure progress toward diversity, inclusion, and cultural and linguistic competence
09/24/2018
Performance Measurement > Establish guidance and measure progress toward diversity, inclusion, and cultural and linguistic competence.
Include cultural brokering in MCH Competencies for LEND trainees, and in interdisciplinary training within UCEDD/LEND training programs. Skills include learning how to find, recognize and collaborate with cultural brokers.
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09/24/2018
Performance Measurement > Establish guidance and measure progress toward diversity, inclusion, and cultural and linguistic competence.
Identify promising practices related to diversity, inclusion, and cultural and linguistic competence in annual reporting, final reporting, and all applications. Engage AUCD to package and disseminate information to network.
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MN UCEDD Partners with MN DHS to Produce Multi-Cultural Films on Autism
The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota (MN UCEDD), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), has produced, "On the Autism Spectrum: Families Find Help and Hope," a series of five short films that raise awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and of services available to Minnesota families within the African American, Hmong, Latino, Native American, and Somali communities.
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Dreamer Dreaming Up Change for the Healthcare System (OR UCEDD)
This summer I had the opportunity to be an intern for the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) within the Institute on Development and Disability (IDD) at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). My role was with IDD's Diversity Task Force (IDTF) that is made up of providers, clinicians, faculty members, staff, and family members. The mission of the IDTF is as follows: As compassionate leaders in healthcare, we strive to provide innovative and comprehensive services in a welcoming environment. The diversity of life is valued here, and we are committed to making inclusion a priority so everyone at IDD feels comfortable, valued, and respected.
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