Background Knowledge
Interview with Miriam Whitfield of Social Vocational Services, Inc.
Ms. Whitfield uses some terms which relate to U.S. institutions assuming that the interlocutor will know about these. What previous knowledge do you have about each of the terms listed below? What can you understand from the terms themselves? Do you know specifically how they apply to U.S. institutions? You may want to do some research, either before or after listening.
Social security
Medicaid
The Lanterman Act
the state Department of Rehabilitation
the welfare system
Independent Living Skills Services (ILS)