Categories | As defined by | Examples of groups |
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Racial and ethnic groups | National Science Foundation | Black, African-American, Hispanic, Latinos, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islanders |
Individuals with disabilities | Americans with Disabilities Act | Visual, hearing, walking, lifting, or cognitive disabilities |
Disability as defined by at least two of the following subcategories a) Homelessness b) Foster system c) Eligible for free or reduced lunch d) No parents with bachelor’s degree e) Eligible for Pell grants | McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Administration for Children and Families US Department of Agriculture |  |
Disadvantaged backgrounds Grew up in rural and low income area | Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Health Grants Eligibility Analyzer or Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services-designated low income and health professional shortage area | Â |