Ways churches care for people with disabilities and their families
Percent of U.S. Protestant pastors saying their church does each, 2020 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Encourage volunteering in community events like the Special Olympics (75%). Lowest: Provide classes or events for people with disabilities (29%).
- Encourage volunteering in community events like the Special Olympics: 75%
- Provide financially for families with ongoing needs: 70%
- Provide respite for family caregivers: 60%
Source: Lifeway Research, Churches Believe They Are Welcoming to Those With Disabilities · Lifeway Research phone survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors. Article published 2020-03-10.
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Highest: Encourage volunteering in community events like the Special Olympics (75%). Lowest: Provide classes or events for people with disabilities (29%). Encourage volunteering in community events like the Special Olympics: 75%. Provide financially for families with ongoing needs: 70%. Provide respite for family caregivers: 60%.
Who published this data?
Lifeway Research, 2020. Source: Lifeway Research, Churches Believe They Are Welcoming to Those With Disabilities (https://research.lifeway.com/2020/03/10/churches-believe-they-are-welcoming-to-those-with-disabilities/).
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