American Indians with Disabilities

Most of the 571 Indian tribes are located in rural and remote areas.  The culture of each tribe living on those reservations is unique.  American Indians experience the highest rate of disability of any group in the United States, yet the Americans with Disabilities Act specifically excludes tribes from coverage–there also are few services for people with disabilities on reservations.

RTC:Rural projects develop and evaluate culturally acceptable methods that tribal members with disabilities can use to initiate long-range planning and development discussions on their reservations, with an emphasis on disability issues and accommodating people with disabilities.