The Salvation Army celebrates difference and seeks to treat all people with dignity and respect. All people are made in the image of God. God's creative intent is evident in his shaping of our world. Diversity within our communities strengthens us and shapes our mission and ministry.
We aim to
- Promote understanding of persons with disabilities as created in the image of God
- Promote understanding of persons with disabilities as unique and invaluable in all aspects of community
- Raise awareness of disability as a natural human condition
- Engage in specific training in communication and inclusion
- Recognize the benefits of universal design and employ it in facilities and furnishings
- Support and promote interdependence, human flourishing and self-determination of all people.
Resources
Disability from a Salvation Army Perspective
In this course Scripture and the International Positional Statement on Persons with Disabilities will be used to discuss the intrinsic value of God's creation of humankind and how we might respond to ourselves and one another. Defining terms, including the term disability, will set the foundation for global application of the teaching.
The Salvation Army International Positional Statement - Persons with Disability
