Disability Concerns

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. 

Tasked with raising her two grandchildren, a grandmother shares her heartbreaking journey of trying to support her eldest granddaughter who was diagnosed with an alcohol-related neurological disorder. 

The adoption agency director calmly said amid our excitement, “Just wait, Anna. They think that he might have Down syndrome.” Nonchalantly, I replied, “Oh, Ok.” He kindly encouraged us to take the weekend to think about and pray about our decision.

I was almost born. Actually, I was five months old and in my mother’s tummy. My mother had a test done and when the results came in, a nurse called the house and asked my parents, “So, when will you terminate this pregnancy?”

Beth shares her experience with Friendship Bible Studies that affirms “when you learn you teach and when you teach you learn.” Listen to more of her story below!

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.

Friendship Ministries provides Bible study curriculum that can help your church minister with adults who have intellectual disability.

If you could take the vision of the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12, and put it into practice in supported care homes, you would embody the practices described in this new book by Cara Milne.

Engraved Upon the Heart by Hwarang Moon makes a good case for something dear to my own heart as an ordained pastor in the Reformed tradition and as the father of a daughter who has severe intellectual disability. 

In this touching video, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities recite Psalm 139.