Addressing Accessibility Within the Church: Perspectives of People with Disabilities

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Erik W. Carter
Michael Tuttle
Emilee Spann
Charis Ling
Tiffany B. Jones
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[1] Peabody College,Department of Special Education
[2] Vanderbilt University,Divinity School
[3] Vanderbilt University,undefined
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Journal of Religion and Health | 2023年 / 62卷
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Accessibility; Inclusion; Worship; Disability; Christianity;
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People with disabilities often lack full access to corporate worship and participation in their faith communities. Yet many church leaders experience uncertainty about the steps they should take to remove barriers and widen the welcome for members of their community who are impacted by disability. This study examined the recommendations of people with disabilities regarding how churches should pursue greater accessibility. We interviewed 37 Christians who were members of a local church in Tennessee and who experienced various disabilities (i.e., visual impairments, intellectual disability, autism, physical disabilities, hearing impairments). Their guidance coalesced around nine primary actions: advocating, reflecting, asking, researching, equipping, embracing, proacting, including, and praying. We address key implications for churches striving to be inclusive of people with and without disabilities, as well as offer recommendations for future research.
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页码:2474 / 2495
页数:21
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