Speech-Language District Coordinator Maui District, Hawai’i Department of Education
Financial Disclosures: Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation Nonfinancial Disclosures: ASHA State Education Advocacy Leader (SEAL) Champion, Western Division
Description:
This session explores the unique cultural considerations that audiologists, SLPs, and related professionals need to think about when assessing and treating students in rural and/or remote areas. Speakers discuss barriers and ways to address them and share strategies, recommendations, and resources to immediately integrate into your practice.
Learning Outcomes:
You will be able to:
Define the roles and responsibilities of school-based audiologists and SLPs when providing culturally competent services for students from rural and/or remote areas
Compare and contrast unique cultural considerations for students in rural and/or remote areas with those for students in more populated communities
Identify barriers and describe solutions to providing educationally relevant services to students from diverse backgrounds in rural and/or remote areas
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