Have We Responded to the Call? A 25-Year Follow-Up on Multicultural Rehabilitation Counseling

Abstract

Twenty-five years ago, a group of rehabilitation scholars called out the numerous areas lacking multiculturalism representation in the rehabilitation field. Areas included our Code of Professional Ethics, educational standards, professional organizations, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Each area held grave limitations 25 years ago, but how have they adapted since then? This article dives into each area identifying the key progress made in the last 25 years, along with improvements still needed to adequately include multiculturalism in our field. Specific implications for future education, advocacy, and practice are provided.