AccessAble Webinars
The Office for Persons with Disabilities is partnering with AccessAbleUSA to help parishes make their spaces more accessible to people with all disabilities. AccessAble works with parishes to offer tips and ideas of how accessibility can be enhanced for individuals with mobility needs, sensory needs and non-visible conditions. Ideas offered include quick, low-cost changes, as well as ideas that may be considered in long-term plans.
Parishes that opt to receive services from AccessAble will also be included in AccessAble’s Guides which include in-depth accessibility descriptions complete with photos to help individuals with disabilities and families prepare to visit the parish or attend a parish event.
Please visit www.AccessAbleUSA.com for sample guides.
We will be having two virtual AccessAble information sessions: Wednesday, February 26 at 2:00pm and Thursday, February 27 at 7:00pm. Please register for a session by clicking HERE or call 215-587-3530.
The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers
Sensory Friendly Mass
Considering implementing a Sensory Friendly Mass in your parish? Learn more here.
Tips for Making Inclusive Ministries
Here are some helpful tips on how you can make your ministry more inclusive!
RESPITE CARE SERVICES for adults with IDD
Prenatal Diagnosis Support
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.
Parish Advocate Program
Currently, we are looking to grow our Parish Advocates who 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 advocate is appointed by the Pastor to serve as a liaison between persons with disabilities and their parish and between the parish and the Office for Persons with Disabilities. If your parish does not have a parish advocate or would like to appoint a new advocate, please complete the Parish Advocate form online or download and e-mail/mail in.
