https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:46:22 +0000 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:22:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/rca-disability-awareness-sunday-resources Disability Awareness Sunday encourages congregations to grow in becoming places of belonging for everyone and to discover ways to engage their gifts in ministry — with a particular focus on people with disabilities. Terry DeYoung https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/rca-disability-awareness-sunday-resources Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:22:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/myths-and-facts-about-people-disabilities From the Disability Concerns Inclusion Handbook, here are some common stereotypes faced by people with disabilities. Terry DeYoung https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/myths-and-facts-about-people-disabilities Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:55:45 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/theology/spirituality-hospitality-and-disability This paper explores the theological and spiritual issues at stake in the church's response to persons with disabilities. The focus here is not so much on practical considerations about accessibility and accommodation, important as they may be. Terry DeYoung https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/theology/spirituality-hospitality-and-disability Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:57:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/litany-disability-awareness Leader: Jesus Christ, friend to all, People: Give us the grace and the love to stretch out our arms wide and embrace, in your name, all those whom you love, especially those persons with disabilities. Church of the Crossroads https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/litany-disability-awareness Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:08:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/childrens-sermon-children-light-loving-all Ephesians 5:8-14: Children of Light Robyn Saylor https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/attitudes/childrens-sermon-children-light-loving-all Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:38:23 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/background-and-brief-chronology-disability In honor of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this chronology highlights movements, organizations, and people who have influenced the civil rights that the United States affirms for people with disabilities today. Terry DeYoung https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/disability-concerns/advocacy/background-and-brief-chronology-disability Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:46:28 +0000