Descriptive Analysis of Participation and Belonging among People with Disabilities in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Presenter Status
Assistant Professor, Social Work
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
23-5-2019 3:40 PM
Presentation Abstract
More than 25% of adults in the U.S. live with a disability, while only 10% of NAD church members report disabilities. The good news is, those who are attending church are no different in measures of “being present,” “being needed,” and “being cared for.” Recommendations to increase belonging are given.
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Trecartin is an assistant professor of social work at Andrews Unviersity. She earned her MSW from Andrews University and her PhD from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her practice experience includes medical social work, public health, community counseling, and research and evaluation. She has provided case management, counseling, and therapy to children, adults, and families since 2005. Dr. Trecartin's research focus is on aging and disabilities with an emphasis on the social and built environment as contributors to well-being.
Descriptive Analysis of Participation and Belonging among People with Disabilities in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
More than 25% of adults in the U.S. live with a disability, while only 10% of NAD church members report disabilities. The good news is, those who are attending church are no different in measures of “being present,” “being needed,” and “being cared for.” Recommendations to increase belonging are given.