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NCPD Mission


Our goal: Full inclusion of persons with disabilities -- in the Church and in Society The National Catholic Partnership on Disability  (NCPD) was established in 1982 to foster implementation of the Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities.  Passed unanimously on November 16, 1978, this prophetic document calls for welcome of the now over fourteen million Catholics who are disabled.  It states that these persons must be able to participate in the celebrations and obligations of their faith, and advocates for their inclusion "within the total fabric of society." NCPD likewise promotes implementation of the Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, approved by the U.S. bishops in June 1995 to provide pastoral guidance on sacramental access for people with disabilities.  In addition, NCPD is guided by the policy statements and resolutions passed by the NCPD Board of Directors.  (See NCPD Board Resolutions.)  This mission of inclusion for disabled persons moves forward through a national network of diocesan level leaders called by their bishops to address access and inclusion within parishes.

A quarterly newsletter, NCPD National Update, is received by 6,000 subscribers and is included on our web site. A Resource service provides relevant publications such as guides to creating access and awareness, countering the culture of death campaigns of assisted suicide and euthanasia, complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other timely issues. NCPD offices are located in the Theological College at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C.

Janice Benton is NCPD's current Executive Director. 

See also: NCPD Staff, Mission, History, Board of Directors, Guiding Principles.

 

 
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