Disability advocacy among religious organizations : histories and reflections / Albert A. Herzog, Jr., editor. - New York : Haworth Pastoral Press, c2006. - 233 p. ; 22 cm.

"Co-published simultaneously as Journal of religion, disability & health, volume 10, numbers 1/2 2006"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The ecumenical response to disability : the World Council of Churches / Sam Kabue -- The disability advocacy of the National Council of Churches / Albert A. Herzog -- The evolution and current focus of ministry with Catholics with disabilities within the United States / Michelle N. Baum, Janice L. Benton -- The story of the National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry / Barbara J. Lampe -- Disability advocacy in American mainline Protestantism / Albert A. Herzog -- The Christian Reformed church as a model for the inclusion of people with disabilities / Eric Pridmore -- The religion and spirituality division of the American Association on Mental Retardation / Dennis Schurter -- The centennial of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. / David Morstad -- The Christian Council on Persons with disabilities : goals network, encourage, impact / Marlys Taege -- The Friendship Ministries story / Gwen Penning Genzink -- Joni and friends : from a founder's heart to a fledgling worldwide disability missions ministry / Dan'l C. Markham -- Mennonite advocacy for persons with disabilities / Paul D. Leichty -- Working interfaith : the history of the Religion and Disability Program of the National Organization on Disability / Albert A. Herzog.

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Church work with people with disabilities.
Legal assistance to people with disabilities.

BV 4460 .D57 2006