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FASD: Finding Hope Amid Despair!
This article offers encouragement, reassurance, and hope to caregivers and those who are supporting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD).
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October 3, 2018
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"Yes I Can" Sermon for October 21, 2018
We hope your congregations are gearing up for Disability Awareness Sunday on October 21. Rev. Miriam Spies has offered a reflection based on the gospel lesson from Mark.
September 25, 2020
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When the System Fails a Child
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.
September 25, 2020
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Needing a Community of Support
While the individual living with FASD may have a challenging time sustaining relationships, the family that surrounds this person could benefit from community support. How can we support each other?
September 25, 2020
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Surrounded by Support, but Completely Alone
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.
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.
July 6, 2020
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Disability Concerns Canada Conference Re-Imagined
The conference was scheduled for April 25 at Community CRC in Kitchener, ON. Now it will be hosted as a series on Thursdays in October at 12 pm Eastern. Join us!
September 25, 2020
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Breaking Barriers - Summer 2020
The Summer 2020 issue features parents of loved ones living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder come to grips with the realities of this unexpected, difficult, lifelong disability.
October 22, 2020
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October Caregiver Series: Walking Alongside Caregivers (Recap)
Over the course of October, we invited five speakers to come together to discuss caregiving. Each one brought a unique perspective to the conversation!
November 16, 2020
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'Zoom Into Friendship' Fridays at 1:00 PM
'Zoom Into Friendship!' meets every Friday at 1:00 pm Eastern. We invite everyone to join us for a time of faith, fun, and friendship!
November 8, 2020
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New Book! Stripped Bare, My Mental Health Journey
The true story of a young woman afflicted with a mental illness, this book details her journey from psychotic episodes and her struggle to both to stay sane and maintain her relationship with God.
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).
November 7, 2017
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Blue Christmas and Blue Holiday Worship Services
These holiday worship resources from Mental Health Ministries allow worshipers to reflect and accept the reality of where we are emotionally. They offer a message of hope in the midst of our darkness.
August 22, 2016
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'Guide for a Clergy Leave of Absence for Mental Health Reasons' Toolkit
Nearly 1 in 4 pastors have struggled with mental illness. This guide provides guidelines and suggestions for pastors and for church councils or consistories.
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.
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.
December 10, 2020
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Disability Concerns Winter 2021 Book Club
Looking for a book club to get you through the winter? Join us for John Swinton's new book Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges.
November 23, 2020
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Breaking Barriers Fall 2020
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!
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 21, 2020
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Courage for Caregivers: Sustenance for the Journey
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!
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!
October 14, 2014
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Ideas for Connecting & Advocating With People With Disabilities
Disability advocacy can feel lonely. With years of advocacy experience, two veteran advocates inspire and guide people who are working to help churches become the welcoming and engaging communities that God calls them to be.