Resources

Publication by the American Association of People with Disabilities and the Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition that acts as a guide to help transform congregations of all faiths into places where children and adults with disabilities are welcomed, honored, and enjoyed.

Special Needs Ministries promotes the importance of specialized ministries to foster the spiritual wellbeing for persons with special needs. The Special Needs Ministries blends the services of those with a disability with those who do not have a disability into a bond of ministry each returning to God the talents and gifts that he has bestowed. Philadelphia Chestnut Hill Seventh-Day Adventist Church 8700 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-7022

The primary liaison between the office of the Mayor and Philadelphia’s diverse communities of faith and their leaders. 215-686-2191 email: FaithPHL@phila.gov

Partners for Sacred Places, founded in 1989, is the only national, non-sectarian, nonprofit organization focused on building the capacity of congregations of historic sacred places to better serve their communities as anchor institutions, nurturing transformation, and shaping vibrant, creative communities. 866-796-0297

The Catholic League for Persons with Disabilities' primary purpose is to address the pastoral concerns of persons with disabilities through sponsorship of spiritual, liturgical, social, and cultural activities regardless of race, creed or degree of disability for persons age 18 or over. CLPD has six meetings throughout the year and sponsors an annual Communion Mass Luncheon, Day of Recollection and various socials. Archdiocese of Philadelphia: The Office for Persons with Disabilities Archdiocese of Philadelphia 222 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-587-3530

Religious organization formed to advance the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in church and society. 202-529-2933 or 202-529-2934 (TTY) email: ncpd@ncpd.org

We are a dynamic, diverse, progressive, and inclusive Jewish community with an outstanding Congregational School, an array of adult education opportunities, a dynamic teen program, and our Celebrations! program for children with special needs. Mishkan Shalom 4101 Freeland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 215-508-0226 email: office@mishkan.org

GRASP (Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership) is one of the largest organizations of adults on the Autism Spectrum. We meet monthly in Berwyn, PA, near Philadelphia. We serve the Delaware Valley region & beyond. GRASP Philadelphia 720 First Avenue Berwyn, PA 19312 610-299-6803 email: grasp.philly@gmail.com

Diverse Congregation that hosts weekly services at 10 am. Listening devices are available. Grace Church of Philly 123 E Wyoming Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19120 215-279-8359 email: contact@gracechurchphilly.org