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Suggested Accomodations for Specific Behaviors
Here are some great guidelines for Sunday school instructors, GEMS or Cadet leaders who may be struggling with behaviors in the classroom.
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November 11, 2015
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Greeting Persons With Disabilities: Suggestions for Ushers and Greeters
Understanding the varied needs of persons with disabilities will help ushers and greeters put the welcoming arms of the church around the shoulders of all who come to worship.
October 26, 2017
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Ten Ways to Grow in Faith With People of All Abilities
If we fail to intentionally include and accommodate people, the church suffers just as much as the person excluded. Here are a few tips to help you think about working together in God’s growing kingdom.
August 23, 2018
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Career Guide for College Students with Disabilities
Finding a career after graduation can be challenging to students with disabilities. Learn more about best practices when it comes to gaining relevant experience, exploring career paths, understanding your legal rights to employment, and applying for work in this guide.
December 6, 2018
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Unexpected Guests for Christmas
Our newest Bible study, “The Magi: Unexpected Guests,” takes a deep look at Matthew 2:1-12. We chose this passage in part because it highlights the idea that Jesus is the savior for ALL people.
December 19, 2018
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Five Part Congregational Series on Mental Illness
Christians are not exempt from mental health challenges. The purpose of this series is to create a safe place where people will feel comfortable in sharing their story and be supported in their spiritual journey.
March 20, 2019
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10 Ways Churches Can Partner With Mental Health Services
Here's a list of best practices describing how churches can make connections with local community mental health services.
April 11, 2019
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Super Size It!
Whenever we set up church, we need to have on hand a few large print bulletins, song sheets, outlines, scripture portions, etc., along with the standard 12-point font copies. But that is not the limit.
October 26, 2019
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Ways for Churches to Build Relationships With People in Group Homes
Looking to grow your church? Likely, you have people living close by who would love to get involved.
May 12, 2020
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Understanding Advocacy and Access for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Every church should be a place where everyone belongs and everyone serves, but often people with disabilities are inadvertently overlooked and not able to participate fully in the life of the church.
May 12, 2020
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How to Fully Include People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision at Meetings or Events
This document offers guidelines for planning meetings and events to ensure that all participants with visual impairments can participate fully and safely.
May 12, 2020
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Addressing Disempowering Attitudes Toward People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
This article identifies several disempowering attitudes that create a lack of trust in the church of people who are blind or have low vision.
May 12, 2020
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Best Practices for Accessible Communication in Churches
In this article, we offers tips and resources for providing the same information that sighted people benefit from to those with visual impairments.
May 12, 2020
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Socializing Issues for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
This article addresses socializing issues for people who are blind or have low vision. It's presented in a format that names six common challenges and offers solutions for each one.
June 16, 2020
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Disability Concerns Children’s Ministry Resources
Resources to help all children feel like they are a vital part of the community.
April 6, 2020
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Disability Concerns Resources for COVID-19
Disability Concerns has assembled a list of support services and resources in the wake of COVID-19. We hope this will be helpful if you are caring for people with disabilities in your community.
October 13, 2020
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Tonight’s Small Group Conversation: Your Mental Health
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.
December 10, 2020
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Let’s Talk About (COVID Induced) Depression
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.
December 23, 2020
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Roadmap for Church Disability Advocates: From the First Step To Success!
This article outlines the role of the church advocate and provides the steps from considering being a church advocate to working within the role.
December 21, 2020
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Roadmap for Regional Disability Advocates: From the First Step To Success!
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!