The  Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) addresses cultural and linguistic diversity issues related to professionals and persons with communication disorders and differences. Contact the staff of OMA at multicultural@asha.org.

Celebrating Diversity: News and Announcements 

How can I develop my cultural competence?

• Self-Assessment for Cultural Competence
• How Does Your Caseload Compare?
• What's Your Multicultural IQ?  Take this quiz to find out.
• Why is Yogurt Good for You? Because it has live Cultures [PDF]
• The Hidden Self

What other resources do you have for me?

• Information for Students
• STEP Mentoring
• ASHA Student Award Programs
• Financial Aid
• Nonprofit Groups With an International Focus
• HBCUs and M/BEPs
• The Praxis Exam
• Information for Faculty
• MMI Courses in CSD
• Sample Syllabi
• Recruitment and Retention

Where can I find research on multicultural issues and concerns?

• Projects on Multicultural Activities
• Fact Sheets & Readings
• Epidemiology Across Cultures

What resources do you have to help me when I don't speak the language?

• Accent Modification Services
• Audiology in Multicultural Populations
• Collaborating with Interpreters and Translators
• ELLs in the Schools
• Evaluation Tools for CLD Populations [PDF]
• Phonemic Inventories Across Languages
• Practices Issues (Members Only)
• Useful Web Sites for Additional Information
• Working with Bilingual Clients with Aphasia
• Working with Bilingual Clients with Phonological Disorders

How can I get involved?

• The ABCs of Empowerment Through Volunteering
• Multicultural Constituency Groups
• Special Interest Divisions
• International Associations
• Bilingual Service Providers: Register now to become part of the Bilingual Service Provider database

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Looking for an easy way to access resources available to serve diverse populations?  

Download all of these resources [PDF] at once! Increasing Cultural Competence [ZIP, 4.2MB]  contains resources available to assist you in providing clinically appropriate services.