Accessible Religion News and Notes

With Groups' Help, the Disabled Carve Out a Place at the Altar
An article about a Faith and Light Group in Washington. From the article:

In everything we do we share our gifts," said Dolores Wilson, a former nun who helped launch the District chapter 20 years ago and who served as a facilitator at last month's dinner at the house in Northeast. "We are sick of labels. We are friends. We are a community.

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Honors Ginny Thornburgh
An overview of the excellent work that Ginny does with the National Organization on Disability. From the article:

The Religion and Disability Program works with local congregations, national faith groups, and seminaries to remove barriers of architecture, communications, and attitudes that prevent people with disabilities from full and active religious participation.