Neurodiversity

Join us as we continue learning how to be loving and inclusive of all God's children. Each month, we will focus our attention on a key term and explore possible actions that we can take. This month, we consider "ableism".

“Ableism is discrimination against people with disabilities. The discrimination can be intentional or unintentional and is based on the belief that there is a correct way for bodies and minds to function and that anyone who deviates from that is inferior.

Ableism centers around the notion that people with disabilities are imperfect and need fixing. It can show up in ways ranging from personal to institutional, and it includes the many ways in which people with disabilities are considered "less than" non-disabled people.” (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-ableism-5200530)

What can I/we do specifically?

- Conduct an accessibility audit of our buildings and grounds.
- Embrace accommodations without condemnation or critique.
- Unlearn our ableism.
- Learn from the wisdom of people with disabilities.
- Source: https://sojo.net/articles/opinion/ableism-still-core-part-church-spaces-heres-how-change-it