Without data on speech accuracy of Vietnamese-English speakers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are unable to assess accurately this population for speech sound disorders. This study explored the heretofore uninvestigated speech accuracy and use of Vietnamese-English bilingual individuals residing in the USA. Participants included six…

Vietnamese immigrants constitute 28% of the population of the small town of Amelia, Louisiana. Vietnamese are characterized by their neighbors as family oriented, hardworking, and self-disciplined. The principal of the local elementary school describes the Vietnamese students as bright and motivated. The local Vietnamese priest expresses concern…

New Orleans ranks as the city with the largest Vietnamese community in the nation. With their growing number, problems with the Plaquemines Parish community as well as with some black organizations have developed, particularly in the areas of employment and housing. Several individuals have argued that local businesses hired large numbers of…