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An accommodation provides the same educational work, but in a way that accommodates their disabilities. For example, a student with limited vision may be given a large-print book. [14] This student reads the same work of literature as everyone else in the class, but the student is able to see the words on the page because of the larger type.
Many families of children with disabilities in the USA report feeling excluded from church services because of the attitudes of other members of the congregation. [21] On the other hand, some Christians feel that their faith means they have a duty to care for those with disabilities. [22]
Many people with disabilities, advocates and families want more religious congregations to know that there are ways to be accommodating and inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities this holiday season — and year round — and to fully embrace them and their families.
The following is a list of terms, used to describe disabilities or people with disabilities, which may carry negative connotations or be offensive to people with or without disabilities. Some people consider it best to use person-first language , for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person."
Many Canadian universities offer multi-faith chaplaincy services. Chaplains may offer faith-specific support and counselling for students, staff, and faculty dealing with stress, grief or loneliness, or they can be present for non-religious students with questions about faith and for those wrestling with spiritual meaning in their lives.
Father Mark-Mary Ames, host of the leading podcast, "The Rosary in a Year," spoke with Fox News Digital at the annual SEEK conference in Washington, D.C. over the weekend.
For example, a disabled student may need to read text instead of listening to a tape recording of the text. In the past, schools have focused on fixing the disability, but progressive reforms make schools now focused on minimizing the impact of a student's disability and giving support.
Sedera is what’s known as a “health care sharing ministry,” one of more than 100 such groups in the U.S. Most are rooted in Christianity and emphasize their faith-based values.