Guest guest Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Dear Friends, Though this survey was mainly prepared for diocesan/parish staff, I invite you as a parent to also read the letter (below) and take the brief survey (via link included). The survey deadline is January 31st. Feel free to forward this to others, especially catechists and coordinators currently serving persons with Autism/ASD, or other disabilities, in your parish programs or ministries. Gratefully, Charleen Charleen Katra, Associate Director Office of Continuing Christian Education Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, Early Childhood & Family Catechesis NCPD Autism Task Force Member -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bob Quinlan Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 4:17 PM To: Katra, Charleen Subject: NCPD Autism Task Force Survey Click to view this email in a browser NCPD Autism Task Force Survey Dear Catechetical Leader, The National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) would greatly appreciate your participation in a brief survey, in an effort to ensure that the welcome persons with disabilities receive in the Church continues to improve. In response to the fact that a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 out of every 110 persons, NCPD has recently formed an Autism Task Force (ATF). The ATF is working to review and develop strategies and resources that will assist (arch)dioceses/parishes to more effectively include individuals with ASD and their families, into the full life of the Church. Your responses to this survey are vital to determine the current state of this specialized ministry. We anticipate that information gathered will indicate existing strengths and challenges around the country. This will directly assist the ATF in their efforts to improve and increase the breadth and depth of materials available to catechetical leaders (and catechists) to more successfully invite, welcome and appreciate persons with disabilities, especially those with ASD, in the Church. Please complete the survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NCPDAutism), then forward this letter and survey to all catechetical leaders you work with locally, expanding the volume of input to be obtained. The deadline to complete the survey is January 31, 2011. We remain grateful for all that you do to promote the advancement of disability ministry efforts. May God continue to bless you in this New Year! Yours in Christ, Dr. Director of Programs and Diocesan Relations National Catholic Partnership on Disability 415 Michigan Avenue, N.E., Suite 95 Washington, DC 20017 319/270-6923 (cell) 202/529-2933 (v); 202/529-2934 (tty) nthompson@... www.ncpd.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Needed Action: a.. Complete the Survey Today a.. Forward the Survey Link to Others Survey Closes January 31, 2011 Pictured are members of the Autism Task Force, at a recent work session evaluating sacramental preparation curriculum for students with autism. 415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 95, Washington, DC 20017 ( ncpd@... ) ; (tty) The National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) was established in 1982 to implement in parishes and dioceses throughout the United States the 1978 Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities. NCPD is guided by the following mission: Rooted in Gospel values that affirm the dignity of every person, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) works collaboratively to ensure meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the life of the Church and society. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with " Unsubscribe " in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCPD NCPD 415 Michigan Ave NE, Suite 95 Washington, District of Columbia 20017 Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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