Disabilities Ministry

Mission Statement

To serve the Archbishop of Atlanta as he responds to the Gospel promise "Your faith deserves it, so let this be done for you." (Matthew 9:29 - The Jerusalem Bible)

Upcoming Events

Parish Committees for Persons with Disabilities

The Ministry seeks volunteers to act on behalf of people with disabilities within their parishes.
There are two four-hour training sessions for new members.

Call or email the office to learn more.

Parish Based Services

Resource information for Faith and Sharing

Resource information for Faith and Light

Toni's Camp Retreat

Braille on demand - the ministry can, upon request, provide religious education materials in Braille and large type.

Also Braille copy or cassette tapes for retreats, conferences, liturgies, and parish meetings.

Resource for Assistive Listening Systems for hard of hearing persons

Resource for Real Time Audio Description Systems visually impaired persons

Resource for Real Time Captioning Systems for deaf persons

Resource information for Sign Language Interpreting Services for deaf persons

Consultation on Accessibility

Assistance with training disabled persons for ministerial roles in the church

Disabilities Clearinghouse - We have a wealth of resources - texts, workbooks, videos, CDs, hardware

All Clearinghouse materials available to be purchased or borrowed for review

Opening Doors Awareness Programs, lectures, volunteer projects and discussions