Culture refers to beliefs, attitudes, and values that a family may have and culture can stem from ethnic background, religion, or even geographic location. Culture influences all aspects of family life including how the child is raised, health care, religious beliefs, education, and seeking support outside the family. Some cultures are more accepting to families that have disabled children than others. There are some cultures that feel disabilities should be a private matter or even consider it shameful. Family structure can also affect children with disabilities. There is a wide diversity of families in our country, two parent, single parent, stepparent, same-sex parent, as well as extended family such as grandparents and others who may live
