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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.
Today we remember advocate Betty Van Deemter, revisiting an article written awhile ago by her friend and fellow advocate, Hank Kuntz.
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.
Lori challenges us to look for the blessings in COVID with the reminder of God being our ever-present help during these times.
Pastor Dave shares his friendship with his parishioner, Carolyn, that has grown in the midst of the pandemic.
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.
Out of adversity grew a larger sense of community.
While the rest of the world collectively mourned the loss of closeness and community, I suddenly found myself a new reason to smile.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Disability discrimination by churches and other ministries still diminishes the participation and the core rights of people with disabilities.
This article outlines the role of the church advocate and provides the steps from considering being a church advocate to working within the role.
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!
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!
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.
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.
God has allowed people to develop mental illnesses for the same reason some people have heart disease or cerebral palsy; it’s a consequence of original sin, and nothing they did.
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.