[Faith-talk] Advocacy

[debby]

Ericka, has this man spoken with the bishop of his diocesse? I am a little surprised because there are deaf priests, although their ministry is mostly among deaf people, but mainly because ofthe -municN issues. As I understand it, the bishops in the Catholic Church put out a letter or paper of some sort a few years ago encouraging the full participN of people with disabilities in Church life. I have not seen this but I must say I haven't looked for it.    Debby

On Sep 5, 2016 2:05 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Yes, I know Peter, but I was only asked by David Hyde about 
> getting materials from him, and that was earlier this summer. 
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> We're not sending NFB heads because we don't know about the 
> situation.  Contact the national 
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> office yourself, and have Peter do it as well.----- Original 
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> From: Ericka via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org 
> To: "Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion" 
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> Date sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 13:06:25 -0500 
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] {Spam?} Division? 
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> Your story really saddens me but I know you're not alone.  My 
> boyfriend had many of the similar struggles.  He kept looking 
> until he found one truly welcomeing.  We've had more trouble with 
> baptist & nondenominational churches than mainline ones.  We are 
> busy through our ELCA (lutheran) church Trinity than anywhere 
> else. 
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> Rural areas don't have this opportunity.  I pray for all in this 
> situation.  At least lots of devotionals come in alternatives. 
> I know a blind pastor who can't get a full time position because 
> the leaders of the Synod (like a catholic diocese) decided he 
> couldn't because he is blind.  Makes me angry that all they let 
> him do is short term stuff.  My church has stairs and that is the 
> only reason they wouldn't let him apply! You might know him 
> Linda.  Peter Heide? Why aren't we sending nfb heads to church 
> officials? We are fighting other non profits for job 
> accommodation and understanding. 
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> Ericka Short 
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> Madison.  WI.  53704 
> 608-665-3170 
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