How often, upon seeing a disabled person, do we jump in to help? And how often is our unsolicited help actually disruptive? Real accompaniment is different.
David Gayes
David Gayes is a theologian and disability rights activist. He lives in Illinois.
Posted inShort Take
I’m a disabled theologian. Here are four ways I think the church can be more inclusive.
What must Catholics change in order for disabled people to be full and equal participants in our global society?
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.
Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.