November 24, 2010
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It's a Happy Thanksgiving!
I feel sorry for people who don’t have the privilege of raising a child who has a disability
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November 23, 2010
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Better Communication with a Person with Dementia
Parade Magazine's article, "Unlocking the Silent Prison" describes research that has shown that people with dementia find written communication much more useful/memorable than spoken communication.
November 15, 2010
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A Life Beyond Reason
In this touching and warm story, Chris Gabbard, an English professor at the University of North Florida, reflects on life with his son, August, who lives with multiple impairments.
November 1, 2010
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Mom's Dementia
Of all the things I imagine doing with mom, feeding her is not on the list. Taking her out for lunch, having coffee with her, giving her a birthday gift, sharing a laugh together, it’s easy to imagine these activities, but not feeding her.
September 29, 2010
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Impact: Feature Issue on Sexuality and People With Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities
This journal from the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota tackles a challenging topic. Articles are not necessarily presented from a Christian perspective; please read with discernment.
September 24, 2010
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Special Needs and Marriage
In these articles from Focus on the Family, Joe and Cindi Ferrini, who are parents of a child with disabilities.
September 24, 2010
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Parenting a Special Needs Child
This Focus on the Family article series describes itself like this: "Amid these stories from other parents, you'll find tips and tools in the areas of schooling, church, balancing the needs of your disabled child and the needs of your other children, coping when your circumstances have become too hard and encouragement in developing friendships."
September 9, 2010
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Getting Mental Illnesses out of the Shadows and into the Light of Christ's Love
Disability Concerns has partnered with Faith and Hope Ministries to produce a free, downloadable study series on mental illness. Let’s Talk! Breaking the Silence around Mental Illness in Our Communities of Faith will open conversations about this often hidden subject.
September 7, 2010
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Churches Need to Address Allergies and Sensitivities
Many people have to stay away from church fellowship because their allergies or chemical sensitivities prevent them from interaction with the people there. Churches can take steps to bring at least some people back into community again.
July 31, 2010
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A Compassionate Journey: Coming Alongside People with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
A Compassionate Journey guides readers in the practice of compassion and provides a helpful perspective on caring in the face of long-term need.
July 26, 2010
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Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet
This set of questions and answers give the current understanding of Asperger Syndrome from the National Institutes of Health (U.S.) The page includes links to other organizations as well.
July 21, 2010
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Aspergian Pride
Not only does this site contain articles that present positive views of autistic identity, but also it maintains an extensive list of resource and advocacy sites.
April 28, 2010
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Identity or Intruder
I’ve wondered why many older people who live with significant disabilities do not identify themselves as disabled, and even take offense at being called disabled. Yet, other people who live with disabilities not only embrace the term but even talk about “disability pride.”
April 20, 2010
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Life Kludger
People with disabilities tend to be highly creative, since they have to find workarounds to do things that cannot be done the way most people do them. A kludge is a workaround using adaptive equipment or household items so that people can do what they want to do.
January 22, 2010
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Language about People with Disabilities
Wondering what sort of language is appropriate when referring to people with disabilities? This resource lists a host of articles on disability and language on a website founded by disability advocate Kathie Snow.
January 22, 2010
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Basic Disability Etiquette
Wonder how to be courteous to a person who has a disability? Here's a great start from Easter Seals.
January 20, 2010
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Shalem Mental Health Network
Shalem offers individual, couple, and family counseling from a Christian perspective and equips and supports communities, including faith communities, to better embrace the needs of people who struggle with emotional distress and/or mental illness.
January 18, 2010
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Nathaniel's Hope
An Orlando-based, non-profit organization that seeks to bring hope to kids with special needs and their families by providing resources and respite care. They also help equip local churches to be involved in special needs ministry.
January 18, 2010
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Pathways to Promise
Pathways to Promise is an interfaith technical assistance and resource center which offers liturgical and educational materials, program models, and networking information to promote a caring ministry with people with mental illnesses and their families.
January 18, 2010
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Joni and Friends
Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends exists to communicate the gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disability.
November 17, 2009
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Empathy is key
Empathy is a perspective, a decision, and a skill to reach outside of yourself to connect with someone else. Empathy puts the Golden Rule into action.
November 7, 2009
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Article on Autism
Ever wonder what it's like to live with autism, or have a child with autism. Here's a "humanizing article" as my friend calls it: The Anti-Socialite: Life with an Asperger's Child.
October 1, 2009
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People With Disabilities More Likely to Be Victims of Crime
The US Dept. of Justice released results of a first-ever study of crimes against people with disabilities. The sad and not-surprising finding is that people with disabilities are one and one half times as likely to be victims of crime as people without disabilities.
September 26, 2009
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Look with Eyes Open
When he asked about my work, I explained that I help churches learn ways to include people with disabilities in the life of the church.