Experiences of People With Disabilities In Faith Communities: A Journey
This article portrays the findings of research on the experiences of inclusion/exclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities. This journey was undertaken with a group of people with disabilities in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, during 2009 and 2010. In narrations of the journey, parti...
| Published in: | Journal of religion, disability & health |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
2012
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| In: |
Journal of religion, disability & health
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| Further subjects: | B
experiences of exclusion
B People with disabilities B suggestions for inclusion B Faith Communities |
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| Summary: | This article portrays the findings of research on the experiences of inclusion/exclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities. This journey was undertaken with a group of people with disabilities in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, during 2009 and 2010. In narrations of the journey, participants expressed their experiences of exclusion, of not being considered, and of their personhood not always respected in faith communities. However, the journey also revealed suggestions to how their inclusion can be enhanced by changing practices, developing understanding of the needs of people with disabilities, and raising awareness. The article will conclude with recommendations for ways that people with disabilities and others in faith communities can journey together in faith communities to the benefit of all. |
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| ISSN: | 1522-9122 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion, disability & health
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/15228967.2012.673082 |