Culture and disability: a Cape Verdean perspective.

The Cape Verdean community has a long history in the United States, yet little is known about its culture and health behaviors as they relate to disability and illness. This article discusses how Cape Verdeans with disabilities and their families perceive disability and how it differs from service providers' perceptions. Additionally, it addresses several reasons that explain why cultural competency protocols are not as successful as they should be in reaching the Cape Verdean community. Finally, recommendations for culturally relevant service delivery are presented.