PEDIATRICS Vol. 91 No. 5 May 1993, pp. 1071-1081
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Race and Ethnicity: Issues for Adolescents With chronic Illnesses and Disabilities. An Annotated Bibliography

Gayle Geber MPH1 and Elizabeth Latts MSW1

1 From the National Center for Youth With Disabilities, Adolescent Health Program, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis

CULTURAL COMPETENCE RESOURCES

The following are selected resources providing general information about the issues of cultural competence and cultural diversity. While they are not specific to adolescents with chronic illness on disabilities, these resources are relevant across the age span and contain important information for health care professionals, educators, parents, and program planners.

Asbury CA, Walker S, et al. Disability prevalence and demographic association among race/ethnic minority populations in the United States: implications for the 21st Century

A study that examined the status of ethnic/racial minority persons with chronic health conditions; physical, sensory, and language impairments; and nervous disorders. Areas of focus include income level, education, geographic location, employment, health status, and future trends. Available from Howard University Research and Training Center, 2900 Van Ness St NW, Holy Cross Bldg, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20008.

Baca L, Bransford J. An appropriate education for handicapped children of limited English proficiency. Special education in America: its legal and governmental foundations series. The Council for Exceptional Children, 1982: 31 pages

One of a series of publications addressing the legal and governmental foundations of bilingual special education for children with handicaps. Also discussed are significant issues affecting the provision of bilingual special education. (EDRS: ED #224 265. To order, call 1-800-433-3742.)

Baca L. Policy options for insuring the delivery of an appropriate education to handicapped children who are of limited English proficiency. The Council for Exceptional Children, 1980: 58 pages

This article provides a historical overview of policy issues (litigation and legislation) involved in the provision of an appropriate education for bilingual children with handicaps.