This session from ASHA’s 2021 Schools Connect online conference provides a foundation for understanding aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to service delivery in the school setting and beyond. The presenter shares case studies, strategies, and resources for best practices in providing culturally responsive services in the current social and public health context.

Learning Outcomes  
You will be able to:

• Define diversity, equity, inclusion, and access as it relates to SLP practice
• List facilitators and challenges to effective service delivery with diverse populations
• Identify resources and support for creating culturally inclusive service delivery

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Presenter Information

Kimberly J. Green, EdD, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist, assistant professor, and Distance Graduate Program Director in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at Western Kentucky University (WKU). She is a Fellow for the WKU Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning and a Scholar of the WKU Center for Child Welfare and Research. Dr. Green holds a certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and has served as the first Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) for the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). She has authored articles heavily centered on cultural competence and proficiency and has developed continuing education workshops on providing inclusive and culturally competent services. Having taught 14 courses abroad, Dr. Green’s focus on DEI also encompasses issues related to internationalization and global affairs, including refugee populations. Additionally, her service includes membership on the Kentucky Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence and a member of the International Centers of Kentucky Board of Directors. She is a founding member of the Warren County Services Fair (for immigrant and refugee families). Dr. Green has served for 13 years as a Site Based Decision Making Council member at the elementary level and is a long-standing member of the Equity Council for Warren County Public Schools.

Disclosures:

• Full-time faculty member at Western Kentucky University
• Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation
• International Centers of Kentucky Board of Directors
• Warren County Public Schools Equity Council
• Kentucky Prichard Committee

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by 11:59 p.m. ET on the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Recording length: 126 minutes 
Online conference dates: July 14–26, 2021 
End date: July 14, 2026

This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). 
Subject code 7030  
Counts toward PD requirement for ASHA certification maintenance for Content Area 2. Read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.