Darla Schumm, professor of Religion at Hollins University, is undertaking a study exploring religion and disability in the U.S. Schumm intends to interview individuals over the age of 18 who identify as a person with a disability (PWD) and have had some form of involvement in or experience with (past or present) religious communities, organizations, and/or institutions. Participants do not need to identify as “religious” to participate in this study. Please consider taking part in this important research.

If you have questions about this study, or if you wish to participate, please send an email to dschumm@hollins.edu. This research has been approved by the Human Research Review Committee of Hollins University. For further information about research participant rights, you can reach the Human Research Review Committee chair, Rick Michalski at (540) 362-6586 or rmichalski@hollins.edu.