Gauging Resource Needs for Families with Disabilities

***Fully Human:* *Toward Full Participation of People with Disabilities in the Orthodox Church***

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese recently launched a new ministry, Fully Human, to serve Orthodox Christians with disabilities, their caregivers and family members, the church communities to which they belong, and anyone who finds these resources to be helpful and life-giving.

The mission of Fully Human is to provide support, resources, replicable ministry models, to remove misunderstandings about disabilities, and to affect change toward full participation of people with disabilities and their families in the life of Orthodox Christian parishes.

We seek input from those we wish to serve in order to guide our priorities as we begin this work. Thank you for spending a few minutes taking this short, confidential survey. Should you wish to share your name and contact information so that we may connect you to resources, you will have the opportunity in the survey to do so. If you would like to connect with the Director of Fully Human, please email Melanie DiStefano at presmelanie@goarch.org.

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* 1. Please help us understand your role/interest in disability ministry in the Orthodox Church: (check all that apply)

I have a disability

I care for a family member with a disability

I am involved in disability ministry

I work with people with disabilities

I am a priest, youth worker, or religious educator

Other/Comments:

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* 2. If you or a family member has a disability, please tell us the age range(s) of the person(s).

Young child(ren) under 5 years

Elementary School Age (5 - 12)

Teen (13 - 19)

Young Adult (20 - 29)

Adult (30 - 55)

Senior (55+)

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* 3. Please describe the types of disabilities experienced in your family or church community for which you wish to see more resources in the Orthodox Church: (check all that apply and/or use the Other box)

Cognitive Disabilities

Physical Disabilities

Hearing Impairment

Visual Impairment

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sensory Processing Challenges

Complex Health Issues

Neurological Disabilities

Psychological/Psychiatric Disabilities

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What types of resources are you most interested in?

Podcast Interviews of Families with Disabilities

Faith-based Articles/Blogs

Videos Featuring Families with Disabilities

Caregiver Retreats

Webinars

In-Person Peer Support Groups

Virtual Peer Support Groups

Parish-Housed/Supported Employment Programs for Adults with Disabilities

Tips/Encouragement on Social Media

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What specific resource topics below most resonate with you? Choose 3-5 topics.

Processing Complex Emotions (Regarding Isolation, Exclusion, Grief/Loss)

Inclusion in the Church Community

Physical Accessibility of Church Campuses

Engaging Children/Youth in Parish Life and Ministries

Removing Stigmas (Personal and Corporate)

Growing Trust/Faith in Christ in the Face of Disabilities

Deepening a Theological Understanding of Disability

The Gifts Those with Disabilities Bring to the Church

Creating Healthy Sibling Relationships when Disabilities Are Involved

Coping with Physical and Emotional Demands of Caregiving

Participation in Worship/Ministries with Sensory Processing Difficulties/Challenging Behaviors

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you would like to be included on an email list serve to receive regular resource updates from "Fully Human" including memes, articles, podcasts, webinars, videos, enter your email address below.

Thank you for your input! God bless you!

Gauging Resource Needs for Families with Disabilities

Fully Human: Toward Full Participation of People with Disabilities in the Orthodox Church

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* 1. Please help us understand your role/interest in disability ministry in the Orthodox Church: (check all that apply)

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* 2. If you or a family member has a disability, please tell us the age range(s) of the person(s).

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* 3. Please describe the types of disabilities experienced in your family or church community for which you wish to see more resources in the Orthodox Church: (check all that apply and/or use the Other box)

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* 4. What types of resources are you most interested in?

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* 5. What specific resource topics below most resonate with you? Choose 3-5 topics.

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* 6. If you would like to be included on an email list serve to receive regular resource updates from "Fully Human" including memes, articles, podcasts, webinars, videos, enter your email address below.Thank you for your input! God bless you!

***Fully Human:* *Toward Full Participation of People with Disabilities in the Orthodox Church***

* 6. If you would like to be included on an email list serve to receive regular resource updates from "Fully Human" including memes, articles, podcasts, webinars, videos, enter your email address below.

Thank you for your input! God bless you!