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...

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Auteur principal: Carter, Erik W. (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Taylor & Francis 2023
Dans: Journal of disability & religion
Année: 2023, Volume: 27, Numéro: 2, Pages: 179-209
Sujets non-standardisés:B Inclusion
B People with disabilities
B Empirical Research
B Faith Communities
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Résumé: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.
ISSN:2331-253X
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of disability & religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2022.2035297