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Did you know? Communication

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

Communication comes in many forms including talking, eye gaze, using picture cards or a tablet, vocal noises, unusual behaviors.

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Did you know? Hospitality

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

Greet persons when they enter the parish. Speak directly to persons with disabilities. Ask, don’t assume need of assistance.

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Fact Check: Disability vs. Sickness

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

Disability & sickness are not synonyms. Sick is usually temporary w/ a return to health; persons w dis are often in good health.

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Did you know? Transportation

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

Many persons with disabilities cannot drive making it hard to be active in the Church. Live stream, use phone, arrange rides.

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Did you know? Fonts

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Fact Check: Mental Illness #2

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

Persons with mental illness are not more violent. More likely to be victims. Misconception leads to discrimination.

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Did you know? Questions can be welcoming or rude

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

Questions can be part of a welcoming parish or appear rude. Ask for info that removes barriers, don't ask to satisfy curiosity.

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Did you know? Need space

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

Some persons with disabilities do not like to be crowded some of the time. Give space.

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Did you know? Mental Illness #1

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

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Use prayers of the faithful and accompaniment.

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Fact Check: Website Accessibility

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

Less than 4% of websites are fully accessible. Accessible websites remove barriers to belonging for a wide range of disabilities

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