3144.0: Monday, October 22, 2001 - 2:45 PM

Abstract #31887

Promoting and protecting the civil rights of limited-English proficient populations

Thomas E. Perez, JD, MPP, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, N/A, n/a@n/a

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe existing legal requirements for providing language appropriate services to linguistically diverse populations. 2. Identify issues and barriers in the provision of language appropriate services to limited-Englis proficient populations by health plans and other service providers.

Keywords: Cultural Competency,

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 129th Annual Meeting of APHA