Experiences of People With Disabilities In Faith Communities: A Journey

This article portrays the findings of research on the experiences of inclusion/exclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities. This journey was undertaken with a group of people with disabilities in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, during 2009 and 2010. In narrations of the journey, parti...

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Published in:Journal of religion, disability & health disability & health, 2012-04, Vol.16 (2), p.154-171
Main Author: Moller, Erna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disabled people
experiences of exclusion
faith communities
Narration
people with disabilities
Personhood
Religious communities
South Africa
suggestions for inclusion
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Summary:This article portrays the findings of research on the experiences of inclusion/exclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities. This journey was undertaken with a group of people with disabilities in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, during 2009 and 2010. In narrations of the journey, participants expressed their experiences of exclusion, of not being considered, and of their personhood not always respected in faith communities. However, the journey also revealed suggestions to how their inclusion can be enhanced by changing practices, developing understanding of the needs of people with disabilities, and raising awareness. The article will conclude with recommendations for ways that people with disabilities and others in faith communities can journey together in faith communities to the benefit of all.
ISSN:1522-8967
1522-9122
DOI:10.1080/15228967.2012.673082