Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists (AuDs), and their clients/patients form dynamic relationships.  Service providers should be conscious and responsive when the perspectives of those involved are significantly different than one another and affect services.  The purpose of this seminar series is to consider the breadth of diversity and the influences on speech-language pathology and audiology services. 

At the end of this course, it is anticipated that students will be able to: 

1. Discuss characteristics and issues of different cultural groups and analyze the potential benefits and harm of utilizing cultural generalities. 

2. Discuss contemporary issues related to perspectives on disability and access to services.   

3. Identify resources and culturally responsive intervention/(re)habilitation practices across our professional scope of practice.

 4. Conduct equity analysis and create action steps to address inclusion and equity issues in case studies.