To identify and reduce life-limiting inequities in healthcare, community living, and justice for all people with disabilities
The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionalitis comprised of an interdisciplinary coalition made up of professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members.
A gap analysis identified more than 200 sources of information about preventable healthcare inequities faced by people with disabilities. Medical guidelines are in development to make healthcare more equitable for all.
See how we’re making a difference in identifying and addressing inequities for people with disabilities.
When people hear the term “special education,” they often envision separate classrooms with specialized programs. However, at its core, education for students with disabilities is about ensuring that every student has access to the educational services and support they need to learn and thrive in the appropriate school setting.
Continue readingThe 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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As we explore Community Inclusion, it only makes sense that we look at it through the lens of religious and faith-based communities. As awareness grows about the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, some traditions and rituals—often rooted in centuries of sacred practice—have come under scrutiny. These rituals, while deeply meaningful, may inadvertently exclude or alienate members of the community who are unable to fully participate due to physical, intellectual, sensory, or mental health/behavioral disabilities.
This raises a challenging and deeply sensitive question: Should faith communities change long-standing rituals, traditions, or building structures to accommodate disability, even if it alters sacred practices?
The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality is funded by the Administration for Community Living through funding opportunity number 90NCDE0001-01-00. This website formerly included the work of the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities.