I recently taught the faith elective at the adult day program at my church First Christian Day Services. When I got set up with my PowerPoint and started teaching a worker at the day program stopped me and asked, “How are you using live closed captions?” She did not know this was even possible and […]
Children’s songs are more than just catchy tunes—they are powerful tools for teaching timeless biblical truths. By incorporating messages of love, kindness, and belonging, these songs can also serve as a foundation for fostering inclusion. “Jesus Loves Me,” “This Little Light of Mine,” “The B-I-B-L-E,” and “Father Abraham” all hold unique opportunities to teach children […]
Moving Beyond “High Functioning” and “Low Functioning” In the disability field, terms like “high functioning” and “low functioning” are being increasingly replaced with more respectful and accurate terminology. These terms can be reductive, failing to acknowledge the full range of abilities and challenges a person may face. Instead, here are better alternatives to use: 1. […]
There are several free apps available to help nonspeaking individuals communicate by pointing to pictures or symbols. These apps often use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods to facilitate interaction. Here are some excellent options: 1. CoughDrop 2. LetMeTalk 3. Avaz Lite 4. PictoBoard 5. Proloquo2Go (Lite Version) 6. Snap Core First (Free Trial) 7. […]
Advocating for someone with a disability in a church setting involves fostering inclusion, raising awareness, and providing practical support. Here are the best practices. 1. Build Relationships 2. Understand the Individual’s Needs 3. Educate and Raise Awareness 4. Advocate for Inclusion 5. Facilitate Accessibility 6. Collaborate with Church Leaders 7. Provide Support 8. Connect to […]
Building a buddy ministry at a church to support children and students with disabilities involves creating a structure that fosters inclusion, provides individualized support, and equips volunteers to serve effectively. A buddy system is a win for churches of all sizes. 1. Establish a Vision and Purpose 2. Identify the Needs 3. Recruit Volunteers 4. […]
Starting a 100% integrated model of disability ministry, where people with disabilities are fully included in all aspects of church life, requires intentionality and a shift in mindset compared to traditional programming that sometimes creates separation. Comparison with Segregated Models 1. Develop a Biblical and Theological Foundation 2. Foster Inclusive Leadership 3. Conduct a Church […]
We all remember and love the classic 1970 stop animated Christmas television special “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”. What if things were different for Kris Kringle? What if it was… Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town a Story of Inclusion In the snowy land of the North, a little boy named Kris Kringle was […]
We all remember and love the classic 1964 Claymation Christmas story “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. What if it wasn’t Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? What if it was… Rudolph The Blind Reindeer At the North Pole, among Santa’s fleet of young reindeer, there was one named Rudolph who stood out—not because of his speed or strength, […]
We all remember and love the classic 1979 winter story “Jack Frost”. What if it wasn’t the Jack Frost you remember? What if it was… Jack Frost the Nonspeaking Winter Spirit with Autism Every winter, the world waited eagerly for the arrival of Jack Frost. He was known for painting frost on windows, turning the […]
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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.
