DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES ABOUT DISABILITY
Here we are building a reference to a wide range of writing in the areas of theology and church life in relations to disability.
Please let us know of material that is not here. Enjoy browsing ....
A CTE Guideline document: Is your event accessible? (Word) (PDF)
The World Council of Churches published an 'interim statement' in 2003 entitled "A Church of All and for All"
Read it here
EDAN (Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network) - a programme of the World Council of Churches, met before the Assembly in 2006.
Mark Woods (Editor of the Baptist Times) reflects on a contribution from Professor Gregor Wolbring from Canada - "Disability Rights and Wrongs"
Other articles related to EDAN can be found by searching 'disability' on the WCC website: www.oikoumene.org
Images of Perfection
A new disability awareness resource, supported by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has been launched for Catholic secondary schools. Images of Perfection is a scheme of work for 11-14 year olds that uses the medium of art to get young people to reflect upon disability.
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities have published a number of documents following research into the spiritual and religious needs of people with learning disabilities.
Information can be found here by searching the word 'spiritual'.
Professor John Swinton, Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care in the University of Aberdeen and a minister of the Church of Scotland, has written extensively on theological, pastoral and spiritual matters in relation to disability.
Look him up in at Amazon.com.
Jan Sunman, District Development officer for Mencap in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes writes on the website of the Diocese of Oxford on Spirituality and Learning Disability
Jean Vanier, the founder of the L'Arche Community, has also written extensively on a variety of themes relating to disability and spirituality. Look him up at Amazon.com
John Bradley, Field Officer (South) with Churches Together in England, reflects theologically on his experience of becoming a disabled person. (Word) (PDF)
Faith Journey of Impaired Pilgrims by Revd Peter Cole, Prof Mary Grey and Revd Donald Eadie was launched on Wednesday 25 April 2007. Copies are available from Sarum Bookshop on 01722 424826 for £7.50 including post and packing.
“Life to the Full" - ten things your church can do to involve disabled people
What is your church or faith community doing to share God's love for everyone?
Do you look beyond the disability to the individual, and enable them to participate fully in the life of your community?
We have produced a booklet with suggestions for you to explore, in partnership with people who might feel excluded because of their disabilities. Download it now to find out how you can make a real difference.
A Spirituality of Disability
The Christian heritage as both problem and potential
John M Hull
In Dependent Bodies
- towards a Christian understanding of disability
Revd Adrian McKenna
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