G) Rights of Persons with Handicapping Conditions
Disabilities.--We recognize and affirm the full humanity and
personhood of all individuals with disabilities as full members
of the family of God. We affirm the responsibility of the Church and society to
be in ministry with all persons with mentally, physically, and/or
psychologically handicapping conditions whose disabilities or differences in
appearance or behavior create a problem in children, youth, and
adults with mental, physical, developmental and/or psychological disabilities
whose different needs in the areas of mobility, communication, intellectual
comprehension, or personal relationships, which might
interfere with their participation...We urge the Church and society to receive
the gifts of persons with handicapping conditions
disabilities to enable them to be included as full participants...and
advocate for programs...and transportation. We call on the Church and
society to protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22317-CS-72-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference