November 18, 2015
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Videos on Community and Belonging
These brief videos reflect on crucial aspects of community and belonging. Though produced for a general audience, they apply well within a church context too.
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November 12, 2015
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The Whys and Hows of a Support Group
Belonging to a support system provides encouragement, strength, and a feeling of acceptance. A well-run support group can do all that and much more.
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.
November 9, 2015
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Disability Concerns Canada Newsletter - October 2015
A group of dedicated volunteers in Canada (along with some staff support) produce this newsletter for Church and Regional Disability Advocates across Canada.
November 9, 2015
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Ministry Idea: Vet to Vet Discussion Group
Veterans find understanding and encouragement from other vets. Because they have a shared experience, they can offer unique support in the face of adjustment problems.
November 5, 2015
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Oops: Stop Accidentally Offending People
In this interactive webinar, four panelists give their Top 5 Lists, from four different perspectives, for becoming more hospitable and loving in a diverse world.
November 5, 2015
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Complying With the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA)
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires all organizations that serve the public to adopt a Customer Service Policy. Here's a sample policy for churches to consider.
November 4, 2015
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Resources on Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Burn Injury
Free resources (e.g. factsheets, videos, slideshows) are available to help support people living with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and burn injury.
November 2, 2015
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Videos: Widening the Welcome for People With Mental Illnesses
Churches usually have a welcome sign outside their building. Watch video from this conference encouraging the welcome that is experienced INSIDE the church.
October 30, 2015
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Questions for Candidates — A Resource for Civic Action
These questions are a resource for people who want to question U.S. candidates for federal, state, and local office about their positions on issues that affect people with disabilities.
October 27, 2015
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통합 안내서 모든 사람은 속해있고, 모든 사람은 봉사합니다
장애 옹호인들을 위한 자원
October 15, 2015
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Breaking Barriers - Fall 2015
This issue of Breaking Barriers describes some of the realities of growing up with disabilities that are not visible, such as mental health challenges, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and Asperger syndrome.
October 13, 2015
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Pro-Life Series: Physician-Assisted Suicide
Compassion for suffering, protection of vulnerable people and celebration and affirmation of life are three reasons why I am pro-life and oppose assisted suicide.
October 9, 2015
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Disability Awareness Slides
These slides are suitable for projection during worship and highlight Disability Awareness.
October 7, 2015
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Disability Concerns Bulletin Insert
This bulletin insert, formatted for easy photocopying, gives a brief overview of the ministry of Christian Reformed Disability Concerns.
October 7, 2015
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Short Videos — Talking About Disability
These one to three minute video interviews of people living with disabilities will work well for showing in a worship service, Sunday School class, or other settings.
October 2, 2015
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Helping Kids Include Kids With Disabilities
Children with disabilities are part of God's family, but people don't always treat them that way. In this book you'll discover how to help kids and their leaders welcome and include kids with disabilities at church or school.
September 18, 2015
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Disability Ministry Team Mandate
This mandate spells out purpose, general duties, accountability, membership, length of service, and meeting frequency for a disability committee.
September 8, 2015
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Don't Fear Hiring People With Disabilities
These two brief videos featuring people with disabilities talking about their jobs and a journal article make the same point in very different ways: don't be afraid to hiring people who have disabilities.
September 1, 2015
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Support Group Successes and Failures
Speaking from the experience of the rise and fall of a Disabilities Support Group my wife and I initiated in 2011, I'll reflect on what went well and also the feedback on ways we could have improved.
August 31, 2015
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Would You Give Alcohol to a Newborn?
September 9 is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Help alert your congregation to the risks of birth defects if alcohol is consumed during pregnancy.
August 10, 2015
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Why Does God Allow People to Suffer?
When life hits us with painful trials, our hearts plead that God tell us why. The Bible teaches there are many reasons God allows suffering. But, like Job, the person suffering might not know why...
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!
August 5, 2015
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Changing Attitudes About Disabilities
This message describes a continuum of disability attitudes and challenges listeners to move to a deeper, richer, and more loving attitude towards people with disabilities.
July 28, 2015
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Background and Brief Chronology of the Disability Rights Movement
"In 1883, laws were taken up to prevent people with disabilities from moving to this country, marrying, or having children. In many instances, it led to the institutionalization and forced sterilization of disabled people."