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Does a "visual schedule" or some other visual resource enhance possibilities for those of us who have autism? If so, does such a resource already exist for Protestant liturgy?
With a booming economy in the U.S. and Canada, finding reliable and kind people to help with in home care is a huge challenge. Has you church stepped in the gap?
I understand the security CAPTCHA provides but wonder if there might be another security option which would create easier access to this site?
Please pray for my deliverance from the demonic.
Because of Disability Awareness Sunday, our congregation became more aware of the need to be inclusive in worship. We have a ways to go but have taken steps in getting started.
Kathy Boldoc, who has a son with autism and a mother with dementia, writes a blog on parenting. In her most recent entry "The Sacrament of Letting Go," she writes...
Communion and Disability
I watched the videos about Mental Illness and the Church until the wee hours last night and only stopped because my computer was making a weird noise. Anyway. Very good videos.
Here is a list of responsibilities that a special needs and disabilities coordinator can assume.
If you’ve begun to apply what you’ve learned but still have questions about doing ministry with children and/or adults with visual, hearing, intellectual, or physical disabilities, here’s your chance to get them answered during this free, one-hour event.
Here are some webinars and recordings on Disability Concerns.
I've just started doing research for an adult church study program on dealing with conditions that are considered "long term." The idea of the study will be to look at different areas that require long term care each week for 6 weeks.
The reality of my daughter's disability hit home at the IEP meeting a few days ago. I know, she brings many blessings and I should look at all of the positive aspects of the situation. But isn't it okay to say that my heart aches for the "normal-ness" that I dreamed about for her? Do any other parents struggle with this?
In this blog post about a Time magazine article on Down syndrome and prenatal testing, Amy Julia Becker talks about her own experience being interviewed for the article and her appreciation for the article’s balance.
In three of the gospels (Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42) there is an account of a sick boy that was healed by Jesus. From the three accounts I am able to draw the following picture of what happened in my mind.
I find it hard to see everyone attend Christmas concerts and go to many Christmas dinners while I consider if it's worth it to attend the same things because what if Savanah catches another cold or the flu which then makes it such a struggle for her to breathe and eat ... and yet I believe that God has seen my tears.
I often wonder what it will be like if someday I face dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Perhaps my future will be like a house of mirrors; with all the voices playing tricks on me. Regardless, I am confident I will be able to hear my Father's voice.
My son has severe Autism, limited language, aggressive and self-injurious behavior, very hyper, makes loud noises, etc. Let me tell you how we went from dragging a screaming aggressive child out of the church to a happy singing one.
Have you ever found yourself wondering (perhaps subconsciously) that you must have done something that caused God to give you a child with such challenges and issues?
One of the sessions at the Disability Concerns Conference I went to talked about a different kind of gift survey they did in their church, where they matched people up with a specific task and what the member offered to do. I was wondering if I could have that list of tasks so I can help develop one for our church.
I would love to hear your stories! They don't have to be long ... just a brief introduction about who you are and what brings you to this group. I'll start...
My son was in a truck accident 3.5 yrs ago now suffers from an acquired brain injury. I'm looking for some place where he can meet other Christians with brain injuries, who can hang out and play some games together.
Has there ever been any discussion about forming an online parent group — either as a separate link or part of the blog? I would love to see this idea develop.