AUTHOR: Asbury, C. A., Walker, S., Maholmes, V., Rackley, R., & Sterling, W.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION:
This monograph deals with the demographics of increased diagnosis
of disability among people whom they call ethnic minorities
(African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and Asian
Americans). It discusses a review of the literature and a study
that was conducted to determine the prevalence of disability as
associated with race/ethnicity. The study attempted to discover
who and where these individuals are and what disabilities they have
so as to examine demographic characteristics of these individuals.
In defining disability the study refers mainly to people with
chronic health conditions, physical, sensory and language
impairments, mental disorders and nervous disorders.
AUTHOR: Edmunds, P., Martinson, S. A., & Goldberg, P. F.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION: 1990
This 10-page booklet offers a current look at the changing
demographics across this country of children of color who are at
risk for disabilities. It begins with a look at why we need to
talk about multiculturalism and goes on to discuss the impact of
poverty on people of color relating specifically to pre-school age
children. The booklet provides brief interviews with several
people working in the field who are attempting to make their
systems more responsive to multiculturalism. It also provides
further resources on the areas discussed.