DIVERSITY

-encompasses acceptance & respect
-understanding each individual is unique & recognizing our individual diff. (ie. race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, religious/political beliefs
-it is the exploration of these diff in a safe, positive & nurturing environ.
-it is about understanding each other & moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing & celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained w/in each individual

-clients who are more likely to develop health problems as a result of excess risks, who have limits in access to health care services

-living in poverty
-older adults
-homeless
-immigrant populations
-abusive relationships
-substance abusers
-severely mentally ill