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Disability Advocate Job Descriptions
These job descriptions give guidelines for volunteer disability advocates who serve individual churches and groups of churches.
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October 13, 2014
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Resources for Disability Awareness and Ministry
Leaders from a local church, from Joni and Friends, and from CLC Network discuss tools and resources for engaging all children and youth, including those with autism; developmental disabilities; and physical, visual, hearing, and intellectual impairments, fully in the life of the congregation.
October 13, 2014
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Congregational Student Ministry
Three veteran ministry leaders describe ways that they seek to ensure that all children and youth, including those with autism; developmental disabilities; and physical, visual, hearing, and intellectual impairments, engage fully in the life of the congregation.
October 13, 2014
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Redirecting Challenging Behaviors
Ministry programs and lessons with children and youth can get derailed by the challenging behaviors of just one participant. In this lively video presentation, author and special educator Barbara Newman describes a way to respectfully redirect participants who are having a hard time staying focused.
October 2, 2014
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AODA Resources (Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act)
Here is a list of resources for churches to use to become compliant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Although the target audience is for those living in Ontario, there are many helpful hints for all churches!
September 30, 2014
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Community Resources for Disabilities
United Way in the U.S. and in Canada has done magnificent work compiling extensive, up-to-date, and user friendly databases of local agencies and resources in both countries.
September 30, 2014
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A Compassionate Journey
A guidebook to help congregations care for people dealing with disabilities and other long-term needs.
September 30, 2014
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Mental Health Online Resources
Here's a list of some of our favorite on-line sites for mental health. The variety is great, there is bound to be something that will offer help for you, your church or your church leadership.
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?
September 28, 2014
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Scripture Texts for Disability Services
A list of suggested Old and New Testament scripture texts for using in Disability Services.
September 27, 2014
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The Ministry of Disability Concerns
Here is a bulletin insert that describes the ministry of Disability Concerns.
September 22, 2014
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Made Like Us Including Our Disabilities
The author of Hebrews tells us that Jesus was “made like his brothers and sisters in every way” (2:17, TNIV). But can almighty God truly understand human limitations, even long-term limitations we call disabilities? At advent and Christmas especially we wonder at the mystery and meaning of Christ's incarnation.
September 19, 2014
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Worship With Stroke Survivors and Their Loved Ones
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults around the world, so most congregations probably include—or will soon include—stroke survivors. And the implications for churches are significant.
September 12, 2014
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Worship Resources From CICW
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship has a variety of resources available for ministry to those living with disabilities.
September 12, 2014
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Accessibilty Audit
What barriers of architecture, communication, and attitude are keeping people with various disabilities from coming or getting involved in your church? This tool from Disabilty Concerns will help you identify these barriers and give ideas for overcoming them.
September 9, 2014
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Faith and Hope Ministries
Faith & Hope Ministries is committed to bring awareness of and train congregations in the support and care for those with mental illness. This includes their families, their caregivers, and a supportive Christian community.
September 8, 2014
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Communicating Effectively With People Who Have a Disability
Many nondisabled people feel anxious in the presence of someone with a disability, so they say nothing and avoid contact. In this publication you will find suggestions that will help educate people about communicating with people with disabilities.
September 8, 2014
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Disability Etiquette: Training Videos
Learn how to communicate with people with disabilities. These one- or two-minute videos show how to improve and ease communication.
September 6, 2014
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Accessible Survey
Here's a great tool for Church Advocates. Consider using this form for people living with disabilities in your church community to gain a clearer idea of what your church can do to ensure they belong and can serve!
September 2, 2014
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Suggestions for Disability Panel Participants
Are you planning a Disability Worship Service? Wondering what to do? Perhaps setting up a panel discussion as part of the message will work for you and your church!
September 1, 2014
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Rompiendo Barreras Edición 103 - Otoño 2014
En este número, los miembros de la ICR y la IRA describen cómo ellos y otros han salido fuera de los muros de la iglesia para abogar por las personas con discapacidades.
August 30, 2014
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Book List on Disabilities
An extensive list of books about disabilities and the Christian Community.
August 26, 2014
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Litany for Disability Awareness Worship Service
A responsive reading
August 26, 2014
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A Prayer for Each Other
A responsive prayer
August 25, 2014
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College Resources for Students With Disabilities
Information for people with disabilities considering college, including legal rights and how to access campus resources.