An article by the Catholic Herald of the Diocese of Arlington Arlington.
“The diocesan strategic plan has a pillar in it for making Catholic education accessible,” said Diane Elliott, assistant superintendent of diocesan Catholic schools. “That immediately, to me, means accessible to individuals with disabilities. So, we are increasing our efforts to help parents who want their children to have a Catholic education be able to meet that goal.”
The schools office recently doubled its budget for Special Education teachers and consulting services. Bishop Burbidge, episcopal moderator of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, prioritizes welcoming children with special needs.
“We want families and individuals with disabilities to feel like they belong — not that they’re just included,” said Elliott. “That sense of belonging is so important to everyone; it’s what gives us a sense of self-worth.”
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