Disability: Belonging in Church Communities
Disability: Belonging in Church Communities
Faith & Disability: Supporting Inclusion in All Church Communities
Tools and guidance are offered here to support individuals with disabilities in church settings—designed to help leaders and members of all faiths foster belonging.
Experience perspectives from people with disabilities across different faiths.
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A Guide to Friendship and Inclusion
Looking for faith-based ways to support individuals with disabilities in your church? This resource, based on Dr. Erik Carter’s 10 Dimensions of Belonging, offers simple, meaningful steps to move beyond inclusion—toward true friendship, connection, and community. Whether you’re a church leader, volunteer, or member—this guide helps you create a church where everyone belongs.
Resources for Those You Serve
Through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Helpful Resources by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
While many resources come from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the principles and ideas can support inclusion and integration for those with disabilities across all faith traditions.
Newly Called to be a Ward Disability Specialist?
This section is for those who are called as a Ward Disability Specialist in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
"Mental health challenges can impact anyone, regardless of education, geography, faith, calling, or family. They are nothing to be ashamed of and should be met with love."
"Resources for Church leaders, teachers, and members on how to teach, love, and include members with disabilities."
"Help the caregiver understand the enabling and redeeming power of the Savior Jesus Christ."
"Online resources for Church leaders and other members of ward and stake councils to help them minister to members."
"Latter-day Saints of all ages are susceptible to conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, thoughts of self-harm, suicide, or the effects of abuse. This collection shares personal stories of struggle, victory, and perspective as people deal with these trials."
"There is always a place in the Church to serve God’s children with special needs. This collection offers many profiles of courageous people and families flourishing alongside various kinds of disabilities."
🚧 Under Construction- Details about the program in Arizona are soon to come.
"In this section you can learn more about including members with disabilities, along with general guidelines on frequently asked questions about ordinances performed by and for members with disabilities, accessibility, and safety guidelines."