National Collaborative on Disability, Religion, and Inclusive Spiritual Supports

2014

For many people with disabilities and their families, faith communities can be a powerful source of natural community support and connection, as well as a doorway to other important outcomes in the areas of relationships, work, community living, recreation, and service. The University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS) is one of ten University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) that will serve as collaborating partners on a new initiative, the National Collaborative on Disability, Religion, and Inclusive Spiritual Supports. Collaborative activities include developing and providing coordinated training, technical assistance, research, and product development in the area of inclusive spiritual supports to people with disabilities and their families, local seminaries and divinity schools, university programs, clergy, congregations, and service providers.

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Other

Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

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National

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