Barriers to Participation in Faith-Based Communities

The intersection of faith and disability highlights the urgent need for more inclusive practices within religious spaces. Too often, people with disabilities are marginalized or unintentionally excluded from full participation in worship, leadership roles, and community life. Embracing accessibility as a core spiritual value not only affirms the dignity of every individual, but also strengthens the entire faith community. By reexamining traditions through the lens of inclusion, faith communities can better reflect the diverse body they are meant to serve.

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Guidance Documents & The ADA

As part of our Policy Unpacked Series, the below infographic coincides with our plain language document about Guidance Documents and the ADA.  This infographic offers a clear overview of how guidance documents clarify ADA implementation, spanning accessibility in workplaces, public venues, and services, while noting their legal weight and recent shifts in federal enforcement.

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Presidential Power and Immunity- Turquise/green background with several geometric shapes. Text reads: Policy Unpacked Policy Unpacked is a series of plain language articles about the policy process in the United States. We hope that it will serve as a roadmap for understanding how government policies come to life, how they evolve, and how people can engage with them. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

Presidential Power and Immunity

By Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.

Many people are asking ‘What is happening in the United States? What is Presidential power and immunity? Throughout our Policy Unpacked series, our goal is to take topics from the administrative and legal system and make them easier to understand. Presidential Power and Immunity aims to further this effort by breaking down complex legal jargon from today’s headlines. Be sure to check out the other topics in the Policy Unpacked section on our website.

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