“L'Arche USA: People With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Living and Working Together.”
“L'Arche USA: People With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Living and Working Together.”
DATE: October 19, 2016
L’Arche communities in the United States provide homes and workplaces where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together as peers; create inclusive communities of faith and friendship; and transform society through relationships that cross social boundaries.
L’Arche USA exists to amplify the voices
of people who have intellectual disabilities; provide growth
opportunities for people of all abilities; nurture the faith life of
local communities; strengthen communities with resources and
collaborative leadership; develop strategic partnerships; and create new
communities.
Each L'Arche community welcomes and respects the beliefs and traditions of the people living there, both with and without disabilities. They are encouraged to deepen their spiritual life, whether or not rooted in a traditional religious affiliation.
Since the creation of the first L'Arche home, founded in Trosly, France, many communities have been established in a variety of cultural and religious contexts.
Learn about L'Arche USA by clicking this link.
Pope Francis visits L'Arche "Chicco" and shares a snack. Learn more using this link.
Message from the Governor
The Forum was established at the late Dick Thornburgh’s Law School alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. In connection with the Dick Thornburgh Papers held by the University's Hillman Library, the Forum reflects his experiences in public life. It is in intended to foster discourse on issues vital to the preservation of our democratic system and the Rule of Law upon which that system depends.
Special thanks are due to Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg who serves as the Director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum and has been unstinting in support of this effort since its inception. In addition, many others have provided time, resources and dedication to this undertaking.