Topic 3: Unserved/Underserved
Kelly: “The terms ‘unserved’ and ‘underserved’ include specific populations who need services. Let’s find out which groups fall in this category.”
Unserved/Underserved
— Racial and ethnic minorities
— People who require assistive technology to participate in and contribute to community life
— Disadvantaged people (those living in poverty)
— People who use English as a second language
— Individuals in underserved geographical areas (rural and urban)
— Other groups within the population of people with developmental disabilities
DD Act, Sec.102 (32)