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Save the Date! Disability Concerns Leadership Training 2021
We encourage everyone is who is connected to the disability community to be a part of this event!
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November 20, 2020
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Rompiendo Barreras Otoño 2020
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.
November 19, 2020
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Traveling Blind
Living with blindness means relying on the support of others to guide you through life at times. Traveling is one of those times.
November 19, 2020
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The Challenges of Motion Sickness
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.
November 18, 2020
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AODA Training For Your Church
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).
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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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.
November 25, 2015
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Disability Awareness Sermon Idea: Ephesians 5:8-14
Do gaps in your church's physical and spiritual hospitality need to be brought to light so that you may more effectively witness to the life and light of Christ?
August 6, 2015
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Houses of Worship Living up to Spirit of Disabilities Act
Progress in creating accessible and inclusive spaces for people with disabilities can be slow. Yet, there are signs of hope. Check out this encouraging article about churches being proactive!
July 23, 2015
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Home Remodeling for Disability and Special Needs: What You Need to Know
Church leaders (especially deacons) will find this information helpful in assisting congregation members who need home remodeling for better accessibility.
September 29, 2014
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Accessible Seating for Persons Who Use Walkers
When ushers seat people who use walkers, the walkers are sometimes taken away. Without the walkers, they become disabled. What is the best way to handle this situation?
June 19, 2014
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All God's Children Have Gifts
How do you recognize each other's gifts and support each other's needs while avoiding a "you're not like us" attitude? A feature story explores ways to be inclusive in worship and make room for those with or without special needs.
November 17, 2010
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Universal Design in a Church Setting
Universal design assumes BOTH that people have different needs and different ways of doing the same thing AND that these different people should have equal access to public facilities. How would Universal Design look in a church setting?
June 10, 2010
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Architectural Evangelism
This article demonstrates the effort, time, and cost that many churches in our denomination have undertaken to make their facilities accessible to people with physical impairments.
May 24, 2010
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Funding for Church Building Accessibility
For building improvements, we are aware of several organizations that give accessibility grants to churches in specific regions.
May 12, 2010
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Accessibility in Worship Architecture: Does Your Church Welcome Everyone?
This fine article gives ideas for thinking broadly about building accessibility. Becoming an accessible church involves far more than installing a wheelchair entrance.
February 9, 2010
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Breaking Down Barriers: A Multi-Faith Guide to Accessibility in Places of Worship
This Guide outlines a step-by-step process for making your place of worship accessible to people with disabilities. Although some specifics may not apply, the principles outlined in this guide are useful no matter which province (or state) you live in.