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News ReleaseThe Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) Contact: Ken Latham or Fatica Diana Ayers (614)466-5205 September 22, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETriple Jeopardy: African American Women with Disabilities"Report Now Available""For African American women with disabilities, "the double jeopardy" of minority and disability status becomes "triple jeopardy" with the added element of gender. In an article about the challenges faced by this group, Alston and McCowan noted, "African American women {with disabilities}, unlike their White counterparts, must face intra group issues of sexism surrounding family and community interactions." The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) in collaboration with the Columbus Urban League, Ohio Legal Rights Services (OLRS) and the Ohio Department of Health hosted three focus groups dealing with the issue of triple Jeopardy (African American, women with disabilities) This initiative was designed to target a member of a minority group which is unserved or underserved. The "Triple Jeopardy" initiative provided the opportunity to give voice to African- American women with developmental disabilities, between the ages of 18 and 60. Through the three focus groups, the initiative sought to:
The information gathered through the focus groups was also compiled as a basis for ideas on possible research needed on the effectiveness of existing formal/informal community support. This report also provides a backdrop for understanding what is a developmental disability, and then chronicles the stories of the women participating in the focus groups. Finally, the report presents the proposed recommendations. To receive a copy of this report, you can contact any of the following persons/organizations: | Home | About Us | Calendar of Events | Grants and NOFAs | Publications and Products | Site Map | What's New |
