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)

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.

Holiday Schedule for Masses
interpreted in American Sign Language

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve

4:00pm -- Good Shepherd, Cumming
5:30pm -- St. John Neumann, Lilburn
7:30pm -- Transfiguration, Marietta Bilingual
8:00pm -- St. Oliver Plunkett, Snellville
9:30pm -- Transfiguration, Marietta, Solemn Christmas Eve with Caroling
Midnight -- St. Catherine of Sienna, Kennesaw

Dec. 25 Christmas Day

11:00am -- St. Mary Magdalene, Newnan

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 available to be purchased or borrowed for review
Opening Doors Awareness Programs, lectures, volunteer projects and discussions