Toileting Policies & Procedures for Disability Ministry
Does your church have a plan for helping someone in the restroom? For many families impacted by disability, the answer can determine whether they can attend and participate in church. In this webinar, Key Ministry welcomes Ryan Wolfe, president of Ability Ministry, for a practical conversation about toileting policies and personal care in disability ministry. […]
Does your church have a plan for helping someone in the restroom? For many families impacted by disability, the answer can determine whether they can attend and participate in church.
In this webinar, Key Ministry welcomes Ryan Wolfe, president of Ability Ministry, for a practical conversation about toileting policies and personal care in disability ministry. Ryan walks through how churches can prepare their spaces, equip volunteers, and partner with families—with safety, dignity, and protection guiding every step.
In this Video:
Developing a written toileting policy that fits your church’s people, spaces, and volunteer team.
Gathering restroom needs, care instructions, and sensory considerations through intake forms.
Planning supervision and assistance for children and adults.
Protecting privacy, communicating respectfully, and obtaining consent.
Preparing supplies, spare clothing, documentation, and ways to call for help.
Supporting volunteers and knowing when to involve a caregiver or qualified professional.
Providing universal-sized changing tables.
Responding to incidents and reviewing your policies.
Shrinking Toilets: Explore universal-sized changing-table resources, DIY plans, and grant information
Key Ministry: Resources and equipping to help churches welcome and disciple individuals and families impacted by disability, mental health, and trauma.
Jason joins the Ability Ministry team and brings over 20 years of graphic design and marketing experience to the table. He has handled projects from local start-up businesses to publicly owned internationally based companies, including a Shark Tank company. Jason currently reside in Louisville with his wife, two daughters, and dog Pepper. In his spare time, he is a Master’s competitor in USA Weightlifting. His family attends Southeast Christian Church.
Because Jesus' table is accessible for everyone...
We desire to see the Church make room for all people affected by disability. To fully participate. To fully partner. To fully lead.
We exist to equip and empower the 25% of the population with a disability, their families, and their churches to become who God has created them to be.
