Archdiocese of Philadelphia – Office for Persons With Disabilities – Fostering the full inclusion of people with all disabilities into the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and serves as a pastoral resource for parishes, families and individuals in providing welcome and access to persons with disabilities.

The Institute for Human Ecology – He Wore a Crown of Thorns: Anxiety & Depression from Catholic Clinical and Personal Perspectives

Considering implementing a Sensory Friendly Mass in your parish? Learn more here.

Here are some helpful tips on how you can make your ministry more inclusive!

If you have received a Prenatal Diagnosis, you are not alone. Lily’s Gift, is a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding prenatal diagnosis.

Currently, over 110 Parish Contacts act on behalf of persons with disabilities to assist the pastor in his role of inviting people to full membership and to share fully in the life of the Parish. Each contact is appointed by the Pastor to serve as a liaison between persons with disabilities and their parish and between the parish and the Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities. If your parish does not have a parish contact or would like to appoint a new contact, please submit the PCPD Parish Contact Form.

The Office for Persons with Disabilities

The Institute for Human Ecology – He Wore a Crown of Thorns: Anxiety & Depression from Catholic Clinical and Personal Perspectives

Sensory Friendly Mass

Tips for Making Inclusive Ministries

RESPITE CARE SERVICES for adults with IDD

A New Initiative – Rising Together Alliance

RISING TOGETHER ALLIANCE

Prenatal Diagnosis Support

Parish Contact Program

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