| Resolution Number: | 2018-D090 |
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| Title: | Advocate for the Rights of Deaf People and People with Disabilities |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church reaffirm its commitment to preserve and advance the civil and human rights of all Deaf people and people with disabilities; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention recognize that despite significant progress in this regard over the past several decades, many Deaf persons and people with disabilities still face significant barriers to full integration in community and society, including but not limited to lack of communication access, unnecessary institutionalization, lack of access to health care, lack of access to appropriate services and supports, barriers to education and gainful, meaningful employment; and widespread discrimination in everyday life; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention direct the Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Public Policy Network to partner with Deaf- and disability-led organizations to support national and international legislation and advocacy consistent with the Church’s commitment, and engage Episcopalians in supporting those efforts.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 696. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rev. Patrick Miller |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Social Justice and United States Policy |
House of Bishops
House of Bishops Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #28 on Resolution D090 (Engaging the Church in Advocacy for Disability Rights) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D090)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That The Episcopal Church reaffirm its commitment to preserve and advance the civil and human rights of all Deaf people and people with disabilities; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention recognize that despite significant progress in this regard over the past several decades, many Deaf persons and people with disabilities still face significant barriers to full integration in community and society, including but not limited to lack of communication access, unnecessary institutionalization, lack of access to appropriate services and supports, barriers to education and gainful, meaningful employment; and widespread discrimination in everyday life; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention direct the Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Public Policy Network to partner with Deaf- and disability-led organizations to support national and international legislation and advocacy consistent with the Church’s commitment, and engage Episcopalians in supporting those efforts.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That The Episcopal Church reaffirm its commitment to preserve and advance the civil and human rights of all Deaf people and people with disabilities; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention recognize that despite significant progress in this regard over the past several decades, many Deaf persons and people with disabilities still face significant barriers to full integration in community and society, including but not limited to lack of communication access, unnecessary institutionalization, lack of access to health care, lack of access to appropriate services and supports, barriers to education and gainful, meaningful employment; and widespread discrimination in everyday life; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention direct the Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Public Policy Network to partner with Deaf- and disability-led organizations to support national and international legislation and advocacy consistent with the Church’s commitment, and engage Episcopalians in supporting those efforts.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #259)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #14 on HB Message #259 on Resolution D090 (Engaging the Church in Advocacy for Disability Rights) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #468)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 13.
| Abstract: | The 79th General Convention recognizes that disabled people continue to face barriers to education, employment, and access, and encourages Episcopalians and the Government Relations Office to advocate for the removal of these barriers on the national and international level. |
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