disabilities
Kenya’s deaf choir changes minds about ‘burdens’ of disabilities
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 31, 2023
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The choir’s example has helped convince Kenyan churches to embrace deaf culture.
Why nonsense stories about the pope resigning keep popping up
By Thomas Reese — June 22, 2022
(RNS) — Francis can still perform his papal duties as long as his mind is clear.
Throwing away fairness for special needs children
By Charles C. Camosy — February 10, 2022
(RNS) — New York City's decision on who adjudicates the education of disabled kids defies an ethic of hospitality.
Quitting online church is abandoning the one for the 99
By Shannon Dingle — February 2, 2022
(RNS) — With online church, disabled people — including me and my family — were welcomed to church in more ways and more often than ever before. Let’s keep that up.
Streaming online has been a boon for churches, a godsend for isolated
By Bob Smietana and Elizabeth E. Evans — February 1, 2022
There's been a lot of bad news about churches in recent years. Online church has been one bright spot.
Catholic schools struggle to accommodate disabilities
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — August 28, 2018
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) — Disability practices aren’t uniform across Catholic schools, and families wanting a Catholic education for their disabled children face tough choices.
He’s a major-league pitcher — and a plumber — whose faith helps keep him focused
By Bobby Ross Jr. — May 11, 2018
(RNS) — Detroit Tigers ace Michael Fulmer works as a plumber in the offseason and serves as a mentor to adults with developmental disabilities, keeping in touch with his faith and keeping himself focused.
Glitz and a surprise guest at the prom for those who often don’t get to go
By Bobby Ross Jr. — February 12, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (RNS) — With the music blaring and the disco ball glittering, the honored guests — ranging in age from 14 to 74 — were shocked to see Tim Tebow himself show up for the prom at Putnam City Baptist Church.
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