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A Season of Lament
A lament for the loss of life of so many of our Indigenous brothers and sisters in Canada.
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June 28, 2016
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Have a Loved One With a Disability? Find a Network
Live in Ontario? The Partners for Planning Network is designed to help relatives or caregivers of persons with a disability connect with other families, provide practical information, lessen isolation, and find solutions.
May 27, 2016
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Practical Ideas for Ministries in Your Church
Ministry is primarily about relationships, but programs can provide the space for relationships to develop and flourish. This information sheet was distributed to people at Orland Park CRC by their Disability Concerns Team.
April 26, 2016
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Program Connects Families With Local Resources for Their Children
If your child seems to have developmental delays, s/he needs active intervention. The Help Me Grow program is a great tool to check out!
August 31, 2015
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Would You Give Alcohol to a Newborn?
September 9 is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Help alert your congregation to the risks of birth defects if alcohol is consumed during pregnancy.
May 29, 2015
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Talking With Children About Mental Health
As a parent or caregiver, you may have questions about certain behaviors your children or dependents exhibit and how to ensure they get help. But do you need help starting a conversation?
November 21, 2014
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Holiday Ideas for Parents of Children With Disabilities
Walk through this season of celebration and change with these tips for supporting persons with disabilities from Barbara J. Newman.
October 13, 2014
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Church Experience of Parents of Children With Disabilities
Do you ever wonder what it is life is like for parents in your church who have children with autism; developmental disabilities; and physical, visual, hearing, and intellectual impairments? Your ministry will be enhanced if you ask them, and also if you check out this video.
June 12, 2014
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Disability Emphasis Week 2
These are the Disability Emphasis Week devotionals (volume 2) by special education teacher Barbara Newman.
June 12, 2014
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Disability Emphasis Week 1
These are the Disability Emphasis Week devotionals (volume 1) by special education teacher Barbara Newman.
May 7, 2014
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Crushing the Caregivers
We would never say “It’s your kid, do the appendectomy at home.” Or “Your parents will have to deal with that gunshot wound.” But this is the system of care we have in place for people with severe disabilities. Why?
October 17, 2011
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Caring for Parents Who Have a Child with a Disability
Often when a child with a disability comes into a family, whether by birth or by adoption, the parents are not ready for the emotional, spiritual, and practical changes they must make to care for their new child well.
October 7, 2011
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Breaking Barriers Issue 91 - Fall 2011
This issue of Breaking Barriers is devoted to parenting a child with a disability.
March 15, 2011
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Parenting Children With Disabilities
Parenting children requires the wisdom of Solomon, the faith of Mary, the patience of Job, the courage of Deborah, and the strength of Samson when your child moves out of the house. When God calls on parents to raise a child with disabilities, the work takes on added challenges.
January 31, 2011
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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.
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.