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Disabilities in Parishes Across the United States: How Parishes in the United States Accommodate and Serve People with Disabilities

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"The U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly one in five Americans--over 55 million--has a disability. In other words, despite being considered unusual, disability is in fact the norm for many Americans." 

This study documents how parishes are responding so that people with disabilities can access and participate in the sacraments and parish life. 

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Clergy, Diocese/ Parishes
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Partnership on Disability

Advancing the Meaningful Participation
of Persons with Disabilities in Church and Society

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