The studies in this collection cover topics such as the prevalence of disability within immigrant and refugee populations, perceptions of disability within other cultures, and the effectiveness of traditional service providers in reaching immigrants and refugees with disabilities. The extent to which "double discrimination" (discrimination because of disability combined with discrimination because of immigration status) affects newcomers with disabilities is another important theme. Many studies examine how strategies, such as "cultural brokering" or other culturally competent interventions, can reduce barriers to service access and full participation in the larger society. Researchers have also examined the plight of immigrants with disabilities or mental illness in immigrant detention facilities.

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