To explore the lived experiences of immigrant parents/caregivers raising a child with a disability within the context of navigating healthcare and occupational therapy services.

Presenter(s): ElizabethWanka, DrOT, OTR/L; PoojaMehr, OTS; AnnetteWu, OTS; AngelinaUngaro, OTS; JustinMartinez, OTS; GabbyNunez, OTS

Content Areas: Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Home & Community Health

Target Audience: Student, Entry-level, Intermediate-level

Course Description: Families from diverse backgrounds face service access barriers due to language, limited support, health literacy, and systemic healthcare navigation challenges. These issues impact trust and service engagement, especially for immigrant families. Understanding parent perceptions is key to addressing barriers and improving culturally appropriate, effective interventions for children with disabilities.