Special Needs Tool Kit

Catechesis for Persons with Disabilities ( National Directory for Catechesis, no. 49)

Persons with disabilities, especially children, are particularly beloved by the Lord and are integral members of the Christian community.  They include those with cognitive disabilities, those with developmental disabilities, those with learning disabilities, the emotionally disturbed, persons with physical disabilities, the hard of hearing, the deaf, the visually impaired, the blind, and others.  All persons with disabilities have the capacity to proclaim the Gospel and to be living witnesses to its truth within the community of faith and offer valuable gifts.   Every person, however limited, is capable of growth in holiness.

Catechesis for persons with disabilities must be adapted in content and method to their particular situations.

Office of Ministry and Life Enrichment for the Disabled:
http://www.catholiccharities-cc.org/ministry-and-life-enrichment-for-the-disabled

PARISH TOOK KIT

  Access and Inclusion
  Blind Low Vision Tips
  Catechetical Resources for Children and Youth with Disability
  Deaf-Hard of Hearing Tips
  Disability Resources Available from the USCCB
  Helpful Strategies and Tips
  Individualized Religious Education Program Form
  Making Room for Persons with Disabilities
  Models for Religious Education
  Pastoral Statement
  Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities

These documents are used with permission of the National Catholic Partnership on People with Disability ( ncpd.org)