Diversity

 Choose two topics from below, and in two to three pages, reflect how cultural and linguistic perspectives influence teacher, guardian/caregiver/parent, and student behavior. Be sure to support your reflection with information from the and page 295 of the text. 

 Topics:

  • People with disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds experience twice the discrimination experienced by non-disabled people in the minority community. Both disability and race complicate the situation.
  • Educational opportunities are less available and affordable to individuals with disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds.
  • There is a lack of mentors and role models for minority individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
  • Mainstream job coaching, on-the-job training, and internships are often not readily available to minority individuals with disabilities.
  • Both mainstream and minority communities and religious organizations tend to overlook their capability to support the employment of minority individuals with disabilities.
  • Cultural differences are not clearly understood by individuals or organizations designing programs to support the employment of minority persons with disabilities.

 Your journal must

  • Be two to three pages (not including title and references pages).
  • Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
  • Reference at least three scholarly sources, which may include your course textbook, in order to provide credible evidence to support your ideas.
  • Ensure that all in-text citations, the page format, and references must be written in APA style as outlined in the .

 Cohen, L. G., & Spenciner, L. J. (2009). (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.