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Join Mark Bradford, Fellow for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, for a powerful three-session seminar: “Three Threats to the Disabled—And What We Can Do About It.”

In Session 1, explore how the eugenics movement has evolved in the US and the role prenatal screening plays in shaping our cultural ideals of the “perfect child.” Mark Bradford addresses the ways these practices, when distorted or misused, threaten the dignity, safety, and mental health of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He shares how the wisdom of the Church offers a path forward, one that upholds the inherent worth of every person and supports families navigating unexpected situations.

This series explores how to better understand the challenges faced by those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how distorted cultural attitudes threaten their dignity, mental health, and safety. Learn how to recognize these threats, respond with the wisdom of the Church, and become an advocate for inclusion, compassion, and support for disabled persons in our communities.

Discover more transformative content on upholding the value of every human life at the Word on Fire Institute: https://www.institute.wordonfire.org.

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