The Disability Task Group
A group of people meet as a Disability Task Group to plan and facilitate provision of information, advice and guidance. Our objective is to work towards a church that values the gift of every person and works towards removing obstacles that prevent participation within the Body of Christ.
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To seek a representative from each Parish; to bring relevant issues to the attention of their PCC
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To provide training throughout the diocese, to help increase awareness of disability issues and to provide pratical help and guidlines for action.
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To help churches adhere to the legal requirements and share best practice between parishes.
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To promote awareness of issues relating to disability.
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To enable access to current information and books on appropriate issues.
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To work collaboratively with other organisations involved in ministry with and among deaf and disabled people.
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To update details of your PCC Disability Representative, please download and complete this form:
"Inclusion" Mailing List
The Inclusion mailing list has been relaunched. Visit the Mailing list page to sign up for this communication tool.
Annual Celebration Service
Sunday 29 April 2012
3.00pm
St John's Church, Ben Rhydding
The Annual Celebration Service will be led by people with learning disabilities. The act of worship will include dance, drama, music and song, and Bishop Nick will be given a special welcome on his first visit to the Celebration Service.
Further information from Margaret Beatham on (01943) 607253 or click here to e-mail.
Please click here for a flyer.
Special Affirmation Service for Parish Disability Representatives
Tuesday 15 May 2012
6.45pm for 7.00pm start
St Peter's Church, Shipley
The service will inlcude a belssing from Bishop Nick and personal stories from Disability Reps of how they have helped their parishes to become more inclusive for people with disabilities.
Further information from Margaret Beatham on (01943) 607253 or click here to e-mail.
Please click here for a flyer.