The National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities (NCPD) is a wonderful organization that helps parishes and dioceses to work towards the full inclusion of all persons with disabilities in the Church and in society. The organization was launched in response to the US Bishops’ pastoral statement on persons with disabilities. That statement is celebrating its 30th anniversary. NCPD is sponsoring a Webinar to discuss the “Bright Past, Bold Future” in the area of ministry with persons with disabilities.
The Webinar is scheduled for August 13, 2008 from 1 pm to 2 pm Eastern Daylight time. Registration is free for staff members from NCPD’s affiliated dioceses. The registration fee for others is $30 per logged-in computer. The target audience is directors of disability ministry, parish advocates, catechists, parish and diocesan catechetical leaders, pastoral personnel, and organizational and ecumenical partners. If this is an area that your parish has not yet addressed, attending this Webinar is a great place to start.
The Webinar will “explore the strides that have been made since this landmark [bishops'] statement was proclaimed thirty years ago. It will look at what principles and practices have brought about the most effective transitions and growth in our Church and society related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Learn what has worked and what hasn’t from presenters with a rich history and perspective in this ministry. This webinar will also keep you apprised on what are the current trends in legislative actions and where we as a Church are seeking to have an impact. Learn practical actions to take to help raise awareness about persons with disabilities in your diocese, parish and community in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary of the Bishops’ statement that is occurring this Fall.”
To register for the Webinar, click here.
