Hi Ken, Yes I thought it was good too. I haven't seen a resource like this before. I like that it takes the perspective of a person with a disability and his/her family and what they would find helpful to think and discuss with church leaders as they consider going to a new congregation.
Inclusion in a Faith Community
This is a two-page fact sheet that gives suggestions to people with disabilities and their families in finding an inclusive place to worship, and in making good use of all the resources that may be available there. The section headings are:
- Inclusion in a Faith Community
- Searching for a Faith Community
- You as a Faith Community’s Resource
- Community Leadership as a Resource
The fact sheet was prepared by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD, and the back of the fact sheet lists other products they have available, as well as resources available on a national basis.
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Mark Stephenson on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 2:21pm
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Good stuff Mark, Honesty about what a disablity does in a family is good to share. People like article staes welcome the openess in most cases. It's hard for people who don't have first hand experience or training to feel comfortable in conversation with handicaps. I still cannot imagine this happening to my children. The pain and heart break must be a struggle. God bless the families of the handicap chidren. I know for those of you who know the Lord there are many blessings too. Glory be to God. Sorry for the apparent theaterical wording but it's what comes out.
Thanks' Ken