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For further research about Appalachian topics, please see our Bibliography of Appalachian Resources.

Cultural Sensitivity Training

UAC offers custom training sessions for professionals such as teachers, social workers and health care workers, especially those in the helping professions who work with Urban Appalachian families. Some of our clients include:

Lighthouse Youth Services		Pro Kids
Talbert House		Wilimington College
Clermont County Child Focus		Shriner's Burn Hospital
St. Paul Church - Florence		Family & Children First Council
Cinti. Bulk Mail Center		Mayerson Foundation
University of Cincinnati		Fitton Center for the Arts
Xavier University		numerous schools in Greater Cincinnati

Many people, both UAC employees and volunteers, give of their time and talents to help others better understand Appalachian and Urban Appalachian people and their culture. College professors, teachers, musicians, storytellers, living history interpreters, clergy and people with social service training are available to meet the particlular needs of each client. Some of the elements which are most commonly requested in our sessions include:

• History of Appalachia
• Migration to cities
• Issues facing today's Urban Appalachian
• Stereotyping and discrimination against the "invisible minority"
• Appalachian values
• The evolution and importance of music and storytelling in Appalachian culture
• Tips on how to work with Urban Appalachian clients
• The Appalachian family
• Appalachians and substance abuse
• History of and programs offered by UAC
• Guided tours of urban Appalachian neighborhoods and facilitated discussion

We provide information resources including bibliographies, movie/documentary lists, website lists, and we have several films we use as part of our trainings.

We offer a sliding scale for trainings, depending on the elements and personnel required; most sessions will run between $100 - $200/hr.

To book a Cultural Sensitivity Training or if you have questions, call UAC at 251-0202. Ask for Millie. You can also make requests by sending an e-mail to msmith@uacvoice.org.