Opening Doors
The Opening Doors Program is an educational awareness program of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh about understanding Persons with disabilities.
The program is designed for students, grades K through 12, in Catholic Schools, Religious Education and Youth Ministries.
Staff of the Department for Persons with Disabilities, Persons with disabilities, and representatives of agencies who serve People with disabilities share with students the needs, gifts and challenges surrounding various disabilities.
Purpose
The goal of the program is to encourage students . . .
To see People with disabilities through the eyes of Christ.
To dispel any myths or misconceptions they may have about People with disabilities.
To grow in knowledge and understanding of disabilities.
To open their hearts to welcome People with disabilities into friendship.
The Program features Presentations on:
- Autism
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Epilepsy
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
Contact 412-456-3119 to schedule an Opening Doors Program for your community group.
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