The Religion and Spirituality Division of the American Association on Mental Retardation

TitleThe Religion and Spirituality Division of the American Association on Mental Retardation
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsSchurter, D
Journal TitleJournal of Religion, Disability & Health
Volume10
Pages109–126
ISSN1522-8967
Abstract

{SUMMARY} The author summarizes the beginnings of the {AAMR} Religion and Spirituality Division from 1960-1983. He then describes in more detail the growth of the organization in the 1980s and 1990s. Three broad areas of the Division's activities are discussed: (1) interfaith dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration; (2) the development of resources to support the practice of religion and the spirituality of persons with intellectual disabilities; and (3) efforts to support professionals in ministry with people with disabilities. Future directions of the Division are summarized.
URLhttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J095v10n01_08
DOI10.1300/J095v10n01_08

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