Collaboration Discussion
Faith and Disability Advocates Networking
Purpose: This is an initiative for conversation and networking among faith leaders in denominations and para-church organizations who provide resources for congregations seeking to become more accessible and welcoming to persons with disabilities.
Note: Leaders from any faith tradition are welcomed, but the focus is on a Christian networking hub along the lines that Jewish and Muslim groups have already developed. For a more detailed explanation, read this document.
Movement since October 2021
Follow-up - October 25 meeting
Monday, October 25, 2021 Meeting
Agenda: Planning Notes for October 25 meeting.
Meeting Files
- Video Recording of the Zoom Meeting
- Audio Recording of the meeting
- Chat Box
- Summary Notes
Follow-up - September 27 meeting
Monday, September 27, 2021 Meeting
Agenda: Minutes of Planning Committee for September 27 meeting.
Meeting Files
- Video Recording of the Zoom Meeting
- Audio Recording of the meeting
- Chat Box from the meeting. PDF version
- Short presentation at the meeting: Powerpoint PDF
Database of Faith and Disability Offices
Conveners
- Moderator: Bill Gaventa, longtime leader, author, and founder of ITD
- Host: Paul Leichty, Congregational Accessibility Network (CAN)
- Kathy Dickson, MTSO and Institute on Theology and Disability (ITD)
Email List
Email List: Faith Disability Advocates. This is the current email list used to communicate with persons interested in this discussion. Select the link to check if you a member of this email group for announcements. If you are not already member, you can select the button which says, “Ask to Join Group.”
Please note: This is currently an announcement list, but there is conversation around the possibility of a discussion list.
Follow-up - August 19 meeting
Agenda for August 19, 2021 meeting: Download PDF. View on Google Drive.
Summary of Meeting: Zoom Meeting summary, August 19, 2021
Zoom Video: Collaboration Discussion, August 19, 2021
Powerpoint Slides: Presentation (PPTX) Slides (PDF)
Spreadsheet List: Collaboration interest. Persons/organizations that expressed interest in this discussion.
Questions or comments? Send an email to the host, Paul Leichty.
CAN / COD Background
CAN Background. This paper offers more background on the whole history of Congregational Accessibility Network from the perspective of Paul Leichty, founding director.
Mission of CAN, including Vision and Goals
Other Background Information
Institute on Theology and Disability
Collaborative on Faith and Disabilities
AAIDD Religion and Spirituality Interest Network
Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition (IDAC)