Leading Inclusion for Congregational Leaders Quiz You have not taken this lesson's quiz yet Why should I concern myself as a congregational leader with inclusion of people with disabilities? [1] Nearly 20% of my congregation lives with a disability. We are all created in God’s Image. Inclusion exemplifies Jewish values and our congregational mission statement. Even though we have an inclusion committee, it is up to me as a leader to model inclusion. All of the above. Looking at the visual of inclusion in this webinar, where is your congregation presently? [1] Exclusion. Segregation. Integration. Inclusion. Not sure. I can help lead inclusion by: [1] (Mark all that apply.) Establish and communicate why inclusion is a congregational value. Identify barriers to participation and engagement. Taking the time to understand and educate myself about what my congregation is currently doing to support participation by people with disabilities. Establish an inclusion committee. Invite the inclusion committee to speak to the board about what the committee is involved in. Make sure that people with disabilities are contributing to congregational life including sitting on committees, participating in activities, etc. People resist change because: [1] (Mark all that apply.) Change questions the validity of their assumptions. Change is uncomfortable. Change takes too long and it’s too expensive. Change involves taking risks and people are risk-aversive. People don’t understand why change is necessary. As a leader, it is important to understand my own beliefs and attitudes about disability. [1] True False
