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 Equal Access Ministry
promotes and enhances
the full participation of Persons with
disabilities in the life of the Church. The
Ministry assists parishes in developing and
maintaining pastoral, catechetical and
spiritual development, educational and
advocacy ministries for persons with
disabilities and their families.
Pastoral Services
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Pastoral Counseling
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Training Liturgical Ministers
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Interpreter Referral for
Liturgies/Parish-Sponsored meetings
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Braille, Large Print or Audio-Taped
Materials
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Liturgical, Educational and Social
Programs |
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Parish Advocate Program
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Resources for parishes regarding disability
concerns |
Catechetical/Spiritual Development
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Religious Education
for Adults and Children With Disabilities |
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Sacramental
Preparation |
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Faith-sharing Groups |
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Retreats for Special
Needs Groups:
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People who are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing |
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People who are
Visually Impaired |
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People With Mental
Retardation |
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People with Severe
Physical Disabilities |
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Deaf Fellowship |
Educational Services
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Disability Awareness Training
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Accessibility Assessment |
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Sign Language Classes
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Liturgical Interpreter Mentoring |
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All Inclusive Newsletter |
Advocacy
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Parish advocates are recruited and trained
to serve the needs of their parishioners
with disabilities |
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Catholic Chronicle and the All Inclusive
Newsletter are reproduced on audio tape for
people with print/reading limitations.
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Networking with community and civic groups
to promote and monitor public policy. |
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Implement the ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act) in the Diocese of Toledo.
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Maintain interaction with national Catholic
and civic offices for persons with
disabilities |
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Promote attitudinal as well as physical
and sensorial accessibility for all members
of the Body of Christ. |
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Mrs. Marsha Rivas
Director
P.O. Box 985
Toledo, OH 43697-0985
419-244-6711
800-926-8277 (in Ohio outside Toledo)
TTY: 419-243-1475
E-mail:
equalaccess
www.ncpd.org
National Catholic for Persons
With Disabilities
www.nafim.org
National Apostolate for
Inclusion Ministry (MRDD)
www.ncod.org
National Catholic Office for the Deaf
www.udayton.edu/~ipi/nice
NICE Network of
Inclusive Educators
National Organization on Disability
www.nod.org
A
Family Handbook on Future Planning Acrobat
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Family Handbook on Future Planning is a guide to
help families develop a future plan for their sons
or daughters with cognitive, intellectual or
developmental disabilities that provides personal,
financial and legal protections for these
individuals after the parents either die or can no
longer provide care or support.
DIMENSIONS
OF FAITH AND
CONGREGATIONAL
MINISTRIES
WITH PERSONS
WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
AND THEIR FAMILIES
Acrobat
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A
Bibliography and Address Listing of
Resources For
Clergy, Laypersons, Families, and
Service Providers
http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/boggscenter/products/pdf/
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