This chapter presents basic information about key concepts related to cultural diversity among foreign-born persons. Examples relevant to the practice of disability service providers are provided in each section. These concepts will assist the reader in understanding the culture-brokering model presented in the next chapter. Also included in this chapter is a discussion of concepts related to foreign-born consumers and rehabilitation services. This chapter should be viewed as a starting point for understanding and providing culturally sensitive services to foreign-born consumers. It is beyond the scope of this chapter to include all the information necessary to provide services to persons from different cultures, but it does provide some generic information necessary to move toward ...