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Being Present versus Having a Presence: Dimensions of Belonging for young People with Disabilities and their Families

Erik William Carter · Elizabeth E. Biggs · Thomas L. Boehm

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Faith communities aspire to be places of healing, hope, and healthy relationships that bring life to every member. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, finding a place of belonging within such a community can have great importance. In this qualitative study, we explored the experiences of belonging among 25 parents who were involved in a local church and had a son or daughter with IDD. We present 10 dimensions of belonging that reflect a trajectory of deepening relationship—beginning with being present and culminating in being loved. We discuss implications of this framework for cultivating inclusive communities and offer recommendations for future research at the intersection of faith and disability.

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2008Basics of qualitative research : techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory 2013Social Inclusion and Community Participation of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 2013StateData: The National Report on Employment Services and Outcomes, 2012 2004Role of Spirituality and Religion in Family Quality of Life for Families of Children with Disabilities

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