“Inclusion,” Disability Services: Leaders (2020)
“Inclusion,” Disability Services: Leaders
Inclusion
General principles for working with members with disabilities are found in General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 38.8.31, including information on the following:
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Increasing awareness and understanding
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Providing opportunities to serve and participate
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Giving assistance
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Providing ordinances for those with an intellectual disability
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Organizing special classes, programs, or units
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Assigning interpreters for members who are deaf or hard of hearing
Other sections on inclusion for members with disabilities:
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How members of a priesthood quorum or group can offer love and encouragement to brethren who have disabilities: General Handbook, 8.10.1
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How sisters can offer friendship and encouragement as sisters with disabilities increase their personal righteousness: 9.4.2, 9.6.2, and 9.10.1
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How the ward council can support ward members with long-term needs, including disabilities: 22.2.2
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Planning activities: 20.2.3
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Watching over and fellowshipping young men with disabilities: 10.4.2 and 10.8.2