Description should include
- cultural, racial, ethnic, or religious diversity
- socioeconomic diversity
- linguistic diversity or limited English proficiency
- cognitive or physical impairment
- lack of access to technology
- diversity of age (e.g., children, older adults)
- other factors.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the similarities and differences between cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious diversity?
- How would one describe socioeconomic diversity?
- What types of cognitive or physical impairments may be addressed by a human services professional?
- Where are populations likely to be dealing with a lack of access to technology?
- Why is it important to examine the diversity of age within the populations served by human services?
Communication
- How do people from diverse populations communicate their needs?
- How do human services professionals educate the community about the needs of people from diverse populations?
Leadership
- How can a care provider use information about diverse populations for quality improvement?
Management
- What training is available for educating staff on the diverse populations served by human services?
- What management skills assist in dealing with issues facing diverse populations?