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| | Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange: Cultural Monograph Series (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | The monographs focus on the top ten countries of origin of the foreign-born population in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau: Mexico, China, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Korea, El Salvador, Jamaica, and Cuba. |
 | | The monographs are concise and written in non-technical language, to insure that they are user-friendly for busy rehabilitation service providers. |
 | | This monograph explains the role of the rehabilitation provider as a "culture broker." Practical information, such as general outreach strategies, actions needed to become familiar and trusted by other cultures, the importance of understanding our own culture, and how to use translators effectively, are also included. |
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