This session explores health communication barriers faced by refugees with disabilities in the U.S., highlighting systemic gaps and their impact on healthcare access. Using findings from a qualitative study, it offers actionable strategies for social work practice to promote equity, cultural competence, and disability justice in healthcare delivery.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to identify key health communication barriers faced by refugees with disabilities, including systemic issues such as inadequate interpretation services and cultural competence gaps.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to analyze the impact of these communication challenges on healthcare access and outcomes for refugees with disabilities.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to propose actionable strategies, grounded in social work practice, to improve health communication and promote equitable and inclusive healthcare for refugees with disabilities.
