Research on Disability and Congregational Inclusion: What We Know and Where We Might Go
The United States is home to more than 60 million Americans with disabilities and more than 300,000 churches. Yet the relationships among these individuals and congregations is alternately described as encouraging or concerning—sometimes stellar, other times deeply disappointing. Although anecdotes...
| Published in: | Journal of disability & religion |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2023
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Journal of disability & religion
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 179-209 |
| Further subjects: | B
Inclusion
B People with disabilities B Empirical Research B Faith Communities |
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| Summary: | The United States is home to more than 60 million Americans with disabilities and more than 300,000 churches. Yet the relationships among these individuals and congregations is alternately described as encouraging or concerning—sometimes stellar, other times deeply disappointing. Although anecdotes have characterized much of these depictions, a growing body of research also focuses on this area. This research review addresses the current landscape of congregational participation and practices related to individuals with disabilities and their families. What is known about the participation of individuals with disabilities in relation to faith community life? What is known about the practices of local congregations in relation to individuals with disabilities? This paper highlights key findings, identifies gaps in the current literature, and concludes with recommendations for future research. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-253X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of disability & religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2022.2035297 |