Presume Competence: Nonverbal

NCPD has created a series of educational infographics and encourages dioceses and parishes to download and share them.

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Presume competence. Not being able to speak does not mean a person cannot: hear, communicate, form friendships, have typical (or greater) intelligence, use their gifts in services to the Church.