TY - JOUR
T1 - Including persons with disabilities in the religious community
T2 - Program models implemented by two churches
AU - Collins, Belva C.
AU - Ault, Melinda Jones
PY - 2010/4
Y1 - 2010/4
N2 - Due to a mission to minister to the community, the religious community is one segment of society in which persons with disabilities may turn for support. Yet, many congregations create segregated programs for persons with disabilities, especially those with intellectual disabilities, instead of supporting them within inclusive activities. This article describes model efforts by two churches to change attitudes, raise sensitivity, and promote inclusive practices throughout their congregations. Suggestions are offered for others who wish to make similar changes in their own churches.
AB - Due to a mission to minister to the community, the religious community is one segment of society in which persons with disabilities may turn for support. Yet, many congregations create segregated programs for persons with disabilities, especially those with intellectual disabilities, instead of supporting them within inclusive activities. This article describes model efforts by two churches to change attitudes, raise sensitivity, and promote inclusive practices throughout their congregations. Suggestions are offered for others who wish to make similar changes in their own churches.
KW - Disabilities
KW - Faith inclusion
KW - Inclusive models
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U2 - 10.1080/15228961003622195
DO - 10.1080/15228961003622195
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77951731938
SN - 1522-8967
VL - 14
SP - 113
EP - 131
JO - Journal of Religion, Disability and Health
JF - Journal of Religion, Disability and Health
IS - 2
ER -