Perhaps the most practical guide on how to include people with disabilities in religious communities. Erik Carter’s interest in this topic has been an abiding part of his research, and he is one of the leaders in discussion inclusion and faith. This book addresses how faith communities, service providers, and families can work together to support the full participation of individuals with disabilities in the faith community of their choice. Topics include: rationale for including and supporting people with disabilities within a faith community; the importance of collaboration among faith communities, service providers, families, and individuals with disabilities to establish and maintain supports; specific ideas for including individuals with disabilities and for developing a network of religious groups, service providers, and families to make faith communities more inclusive.

Friendship Ministries works to empower churches – and the Church – to share God’s love with people who have intellectual disability and to enable them to become an active part of God’s family. Our non-profit ministry is international and inter-denominational. It provides churches with a model for disability ministry, curriculum, consultation, and training.