Persons with Disabilities
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"All persons with disabilities have gifts to contribute to the whole Church. When persons with disabilities are embraced and welcomed, and invited to participate fully in all aspects of the parish community life, the Body of Christ is more complete."
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Faith Formation Inclusion │ Schools Inclusion │ Ministry with Youth with Disabilities│ Mental Health
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April is Autism Awareness Month
Embrace. Welcome. Participate.
Embracing Persons with Autism
As Catholics, we are called to welcome all persons with disabilities and during the month of April, there is a particular emphasis on persons with Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. As missionary disciples, we are called to be a love that seeks out and embraces persons with Autism and their families!
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Message, reflection questions, and links to resources.
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For more resources and links to the bulletin insert, visit:
www.columbuscatholic.org/persons-with-disabilities
Everyday Adventures in Cartooning and Autism
Featuring the Art of Katie Butler
Reception April 3, 2019
Exhibition April 4 - May 10, 2019
The exhibit will take place from April 4 - May 10, 2019 at the Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Drive, Columbus. Gallery hours are by appointment, but all are invited to this artist's reception on Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
About the artist: Katie Butler was diagnosed with Autism at an early age and has been drawing ever since she could hold a pencil. Her cartoons highlight her vivid imagination, big heart and great sense of humor. For details contact 614-416-1910 or emailmartindeporres@oppeace.org or visit their website athttps://martindeporrescenter.net
Autism Mythbusters - Autism Awareness Month
April 24, 2019Autism Mythbusters program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Dr, Columbus, will be hosting an Autism Awareness Month program called “Autism Mythbusters”. ( https://www.facebook.com/events/368759150619582/) The program will help identify many misconceptions people have about Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and the Autism Society of Central Ohio. It is part of the center’s month-long observation AAM19 along with some art shows ( https://www.facebook.com/events/543110186189385/) . For FLYER Click Here.
Sacramentsfor Persons with Disabilities
Our Program is on Video
If you missed our diocesan program Sacraments for Persons with Disabilities in March, you can watch a recording of it on our diocesan Youtube Channel.
Use these bulletin inserts to build awareness.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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April is Autism Awareness Month
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For catechetical resources specific for Autism, click here.
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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Embrace. Welcome. Participate.Ministry With Persons with Disabilities
The Office for Social Concerns works with parish advocates for persons with disabilities and advocates for inclusion of persons with disabilities in the life of the Church and in society.
U.S. Catholic Bishops' Statements
- Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities
- Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities (Newly Revised)
- Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities
National Catholic Organizations
National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD)NCPD was established in 1982 to implement in parishes and dioceses throughout the United States the 1978 Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities. The NCPD website has the following resources at www.ncpd.org:
- Church teaching documents
- Ministry Models
- Online webinars & disability specific resources
- Accessible design & Surveys
- Resources for religious education & catechesis
- Issues of life and dignity
Other National Catholic Organizations
- National Catholic Office for the Deaf
- CUSA - An Apostolate of People with Chronic Illness & Disability
- Institute for Pastoral Initiatives
- Xavier Society for the Blind
Diocesan Resources
Faith Formation Inclusion
Schools Inclusion
Ministry with Youth with Disabilities
Mental HealthMinistry SpotlightS.P.I.C.E. Special People in Catholic Eduction
S.P.I.C.E. is a local program designed to raise awareness in parishes of the gifts and needs of persons with disabilities. The program also raises fundings for inclusive Catholic education in Catholic schools and parish religious education programs.
Catholic Inclusion Network of Central Ohio
The network promotes inclusion in Catholic schools and parishes through shared resources, professional development, and events.