Roman Missal
For many years, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability has been honored to provide the Large-Print Roman Missal to support priests and deacons with low vision in celebrating the liturgy. Through this initiative NCPD has offered accessible formats of the Roman Missal, Third Edition to clergy across the country.
Free Online Special Education Training
Innovative Resources for Instructional Success (IRIS)
ASL YOUCAT
99%. What does that number mean? 99% is the number of Deaf people all over the United States who are not affiliated with any church at all.
Hospitality Ministers: Disability Etiquette
General Principles Know the accessibility features and tools available in the parish and where to find them. Have a hospitality minister at the front door to assist and verbally welcome persons upon arrival.
Mental Illness: A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of California
"Those living with a mental illness should never bear these burdens alone, nor should their families who struggle heroically to assist their loved ones. We Christians must encounter them, accompany them, comfort them and help bear their burdens in solidarity with them – offering our understanding, prayers, and tangible and ongoing assistance." - Hope and Healing: A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of California on Caring for those who Suffer from Mental Illness Addressed to All Catholics and People of Goodwill
2014 Vatican Talk: Animating Hope in Christian Communities throughout America
"The question before us is whether individuals with autism and their families experience this dignity and love within their faith communities. Do they feel of 'inestimable value…masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever?' iv Are they truly 'willed…loved…and necessary'v as proclaimed by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI?" - Janice Benton
A good host is a good planner
When you plan your next gathering, follow this checklist to ensure all guests feel welcome and can participate.
Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities
This USCCB pastoral statement (1978) uses language to describe disability that is now outdated. Read the NCPD document, “Speaking of Disability: Pastoral Guidelines on Language” for information about appropriate language. November 16, 1978
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Autism is an extremely complex disorder but for purposes of this one article, we can distill its myriad characteristics into four fundamental areas: sensory processing challenges, speech/language delays and impairments, the elusive social interaction skills and whole child/self-esteem issues.
Why Inclusive Catholic Schools?
"Christ calls the Church to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional needs of all her people as they journey towards maturity in the faith. Catechetical and academic instruction are essential components of that journey. Catholics with disabilities are equally entitled with all the faithful to such instruction appropriate to their needs."
Local Advocacy and Support
Supporting learners with disabilities in Catholic Schools often requires looking at the local context. Many localities have nonprofits dedicated to advocating and providing funding for the needs of learners with disabilities in Catholic Schools.- 1 of 9
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