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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.
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.
Out of adversity grew a larger sense of community.
We encourage all churches to recognize Disability Awareness Sunday this October to demonstrate that all members of their congregation are valued. Find resources here!
장기간 고립되고 격리된 코비드-19 감염증 사태는, 한편으로는 일부 장애인의 참여를 막는 장벽을 제거해 주었습니다. 이번호에서는 예기치 않은 접속에 대한 몇 가지 이야기를 나눕니다.
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.
This article outlines the role of the church advocate and provides the steps from considering being a church advocate to working within the role.
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!
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!
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.
Looking for a book club to get you through the winter? Join us for John Swinton's new book Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges.
Traveling with a disability can be challenging, if not difficult, and memories of such adventures can be instructive, hurtful, hilarious, and more. Read about some of these adventures!
Tema: Viajar con una discapacidad
El viajar con una discapacidad puede llegar a ser un reto, si es que no dificultoso, y los recuerdos de aquellas aventuras de seguro instructivas, dolorosas, cómicas y mucho más. Las personas con diversas discapacidades comparten algunas de sus experiencias sobre este tema.
장애를 가지고 여행하는 것은 아주 어렵지는 않더라도 도전적일 수 있고, 이런 모험의 기억은 교훈적이고, 아프고, 재미있고, 또 그 이상일 수 있습니다. 다양한 장애를 가진 사람들은 이 문제에 대한 경험의 일부를 나눕니다.
Living with blindness means relying on the support of others to guide you through life at times. Traveling is one of those times.
For me, traveling mostly involves managing motion sickness. Still, I count my blessings, because traveling for many others living with disabilities is much more complicated than it is for me.
This PowerPoint will help churches understand how to ensure their facility meets both the physical and attitudinal requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
'Zoom Into Friendship!' meets every Friday at 1:00 pm Eastern. We invite everyone to join us for a time of faith, fun, and friendship!
The true story of a young woman afflicted with a mental illness, this book details her journey from psychotic episodes and her struggle to both to stay sane and maintain her relationship with God.
Over the course of October, we invited five speakers to come together to discuss caregiving. Each one brought a unique perspective to the conversation!
2020 년 여름호 │ 주제 : 태아 알코올 증후군
태아 알코올 증후군 (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
,FASD)을 앓고 있는 사람의 부모는 2세대 이전에는 알지
못했던 예상치 못한 어려운 평생 장애의 현실을 깨닫게
됩니다.
Los padres de seres queridos que viven con el Trastorno del espectro alcohólico fetal se enfrentan a las realidades de esta discapacidad inesperada, difícil y de por vida que era hace dos generaciones era desconocida.
Are we making space in our churches for necessary conversations about mental health? This resource, designed with small groups in mind, will help break the silence around mental health.
While the individual living with FASD may have a challenging time sustaining relationships, the family that surrounds this person could benefit from community support. How can we support each other?
While a family had the best of intentions welcoming an adopted child into their home, the information on how to support a child with FASD has been lacking.