Free multi-faith seminar at OCAD University – Parliament of World Religions 2018 pre-event

Join us on September 8, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM for “Opening your Doors” an official Pathways to Parliament of World Religions 2018 Pre-Parliament Event at OCAD University.

A FREE multi-faith seminar for people with disabilities and family members, clergy, and self-advocates who are dedicated to creating inclusive faith communities.

Seminar Features:
– Multi-Faith Speakers
– Inclusion Training
– Workshops
– Exhibitors
– Lunch & Refreshments
– PoWR Preview

Workshops and Panels:
– Accessible Ministry Certification
– Children with Disabilities and their Families
– Accessibility Cloud
– Accessible Places of Worship
– Inclusion Initiatives
– Understanding Accessibility & Inclusion
– Building Relationships with People with Disabilities

This Free Event Includes:
– Guide for Accessible Congregations
– Flash drive with workshop presentation to share with your community
– Inclusion on the Our Doors are Open web site as participating communities
– Digital resources
– Accessibility check list
– Inclusion of your Congregation in Accessibility Cloud
– Lunch and Refreshments

This seminar will help all participants learn how to encourage and enable people with disabilities and their families to participate in all aspects of ministry and outreach. Faith communities are one of the most important social and religious connections in the lives of many people with disabilities. Our Doors Are open invites you to build together communities of worship that are accessible for all.

For more information visit website: https://opendoors.idrc.ocadu.ca/opening-your-doors-seminar/