Effects of genetic counselor disabilities on their professional experiences: A qualitative investigation of North American counselors' perceptions.

ABSTRACT: The National Society of Genetic Counselors' policies recognize the value of diversity in the profession. Yet North American genetic counselors are very homogeneous with respect to self-identified disabilities. One step towards diversifying the profession is understanding the experiences of genetic counselors who have disabilities. This is the first study to specifically explore academic and professional experiences of genetic counselors who self-identify as having a disability and their perceptions of whether/how their disability has played a role in their experiences. Participants were recruited through an online screening survey sent via NSGC and American Board of Genetic Counseling e-blasts. Twenty-four respondents who met eligibility criteria and provided contact information participat

SUBMITTER: Darr K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087727 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature