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Save the Date! Disability Concerns Leadership Training 2021
We encourage everyone is who is connected to the disability community to be a part of this event!
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March 23, 2021
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Pillow Talk: Reflections on Living With Disability
These short reflections provide a glimpse into my wife’s extraordinary response to adversity.
March 17, 2021
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Book Study Guide: Finding Jesus in the Storm (Mental Health Resource)
Disability Concerns has developed a book club resource based on John Swinton's book, Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Live of Christians with Mental Health Challenges.
March 8, 2021
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Friendship Now a Subsidiary of All Belong
As long-time collaborators, All Belong and Friendship Ministries came together for good with the announcement that Friendship Ministries is now a subsidiary of All Belong.
February 22, 2021
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An Advocate for Life: Remembering Betty Van Deemter
Today we remember advocate Betty Van Deemter, revisiting an article written awhile ago by her friend and fellow advocate, Hank Kuntz.
February 19, 2021
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Rompiendo Barreras—Invierno 2021
Durante el largo periodo de aislamiento impuesto durante la pandemia del virus corona, las personas con discapacidades vieron que algunos impedimentos para la participación fueron en realidad eliminadas. Los artículos en esta edición nos narran algunas historias de accesos inesperados.
February 19, 2021
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Breaking Barriers Winter 2021
During the pandemic, people with disabilities found that some barriers to participation actually were removed. The articles in this issue tell a few of those stories of unexpected access.
February 19, 2021
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A Breakthrough From Feeling Stuck
Lori challenges us to look for the blessings in COVID with the reminder of God being our ever-present help during these times.
February 18, 2021
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Slowing Down to Serve and Be Served
Pastor Dave shares his friendship with his parishioner, Carolyn, that has grown in the midst of the pandemic.
February 17, 2021
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A Scriptural Look at Creating an Accessible Church (Part III of III)
Here are my top choices, out of hundreds of Scriptures that mention impairments and disabilities, to help us understand the Biblical basis of the ADA and the ICF-2.
February 17, 2021
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Singing Hymns, Checking In
Out of adversity grew a larger sense of community.
February 16, 2021
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How Pandemic Life Opened Up New Access
While the rest of the world collectively mourned the loss of closeness and community, I suddenly found myself a new reason to smile.
February 15, 2021
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Accessibility in a Pandemic
Terry DeYoung, Coordinator for Disability Concerns, RCA, takes stock of all the ways that our society has changed for the better due to the pandemic.
February 14, 2021
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Resources for Disability Week and Disability Sunday 2021
We encourage all churches to recognize Disability Awareness Sunday this October to demonstrate that all members of their congregation are valued. Find resources here!
February 8, 2021
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2021 겨울호│ 주제: 예기치 않은 접속
장기간 고립되고 격리된 코비드-19 감염증 사태는, 한편으로는 일부 장애인의 참여를 막는 장벽을 제거해 주었습니다. 이번호에서는 예기치 않은 접속에 대한 몇 가지 이야기를 나눕니다.
February 3, 2021
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Why Be an Accessible Church? (Part II of III)
This article focuses on why churches should fully adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and mentions some of the obstructions that need to be overcome.
February 3, 2021
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Bible Study Suggestion for Adult at Teen Level of Understanding?
I'm looking for a Bible study that can be done without a facilitator for my sister-in-law who has a head injury. She is 51 and at about a 13 to 14 year old level intellectually. Any ideas?
February 1, 2021
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The Disability and the Call
Raising a Rare Girl is the true story of a family's journey with their daughter who was diagnosed with a rare disease and what they learned along the way.
January 28, 2021
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The ADA and The Church (Part I of III)
Disability discrimination by churches and other ministries still diminishes the participation and the core rights of people with disabilities.
December 23, 2020
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Roadmap for Church Disability Advocates: From the First Step To Success!
This article outlines the role of the church advocate and provides the steps from considering being a church advocate to working within the role.
December 22, 2020
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The Many Gifts That Phillip Offers His Church
Meet Phillip, a member of Chelwood CRC. He was recently ordained as a deacon in his church. He has shared his unique gifts that God has given him for many years at his church. What a blessing!
December 21, 2020
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Roadmap for Regional Disability Advocates: From the First Step To Success!
Regional Advocates are invaluable to our work in Disability Concerns. Interested in learning more about the role? This roadmap should provide you with the answers!
December 21, 2020
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Courage for Caregivers: Sustenance for the Journey
During the month of November, a group of us met to discuss Courage for Caregivers: Sustenance for the Journey. Here are some of our thoughts and takeaways!
December 10, 2020
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How 2020 Challenged Us and Changed Us
As we draw near to the end of 2020, it's important that we take time to both lament and reflect on the important lessons we have learned about community.
December 10, 2020
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Let’s Talk About (COVID Induced) Depression
Anxiety and depression are rising in the turbulent wake of COVID-19. Read about a free, downloadable study series that Disability Concerns has available to help churches discuss depression and mental illness.