Orientation for, and About, Refugees with Disabilities

May 31, 2012

During this webinar, overseas and domestic presenters address challenges and strategies regarding life as a disabled refugee, the delivery of orientation to refugees with disabilities, and available programs, resources, and services.

Watch and listen to the entire webinar, view the PowerPoint presentation, and read the transcript (below), including questions and responses.

Presenters:

• Peter Salnikowski, Cultural Orientation Program Coordinator, RSC South Asia (IOM Nepal)
• Catherine McAvoy, MSW, LSW, Program Officer, Reception and Placement, USCRI
• Rosaly Correa-de Arajujo, Deputy Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Disability

Facilitator:

• Colleen Mahar-Piersma, Associate Director, Cultural Orientation Resource Center

Funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, Grant No. 90RB0037