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Paths to Equity: Parents in partnership with UCEDDs fostering Black family advocacy for disabled children

Center:

WI-Waisman Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Gail Chodron
[email protected]
608-890-0145

Product Description:

This paper discusses the importance of parent advocacy for Autistic children, the barriers that Black families face when interacting with service delivery systems, and the importance of culturally competent programming for Black families to dismantle historical trauma and harm from educational and medical institutions. UCEDD efforts to promote Black family leadership in program development and implementation is summarized. Recommendations for future practice at UCEDDs is provided.

Keyword(s):

autism, family advocacy, Black community, family leadership, equity

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals submitted

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

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