Disability Awareness for All

6.2. Case study

Andrea is coeliac.

• Andrea has made her dietary restrictions known to the minister, who usually make sure there is gluten free bread available at communion. 
• Last week her minister was off ill and when she went to the front for communion, there was only one loaf of bread.  She felt embarrassed to ask if it was gluten-free and just folded her hands to indicate she would like to receive a blessing rather than the bread and wine.
• Her minister continues to be ill and Andrea isn’t sure what to do.  She thinks she will stay at home instead of going to church until they are better.