Basic sign language training video for disability ministries. If you would like to download the PowerPoint presentation used in this video, you can do so by clicking here.
Zoe Wolfe, age 10, 5th Grade student at Orchard Hill Elementary school recently was compelled to make a difference for others. This call to action came after she witnessed children with disabilities being made fun of at her school by a fellow classmate. Zoe was determined to help her classmates and her community understand that […]
I’ve had the honor of presiding over several funerals in my community for individuals with IDD, intellectual and developmental disabilities. The fact that different several ICFs, Intermediate Care Facilities, or independent providers know that they can call me in these situations is a great source of joy to me. Every funeral that I have had […]
Watching Bob Dole, at the age of 95 years, being helped to his feet from his wheelchair to give President George H. W. Bush one final salute was an incredibly moving moment. He paid his final respects at President Bush’s funeral. Not to be lost in this is the fact that he was able to […]
Ryan shares a powerful story about what a church can communicate to visitors. Take a moment to watch this and think about your own church or facility. What is it saying? We Can Help! We are here to help you with these messages and we want to help! We offer a variety of resources, including […]
Do you know what the third greatest commandment is? I know you are scratching your head saying there is no third greatest commandment, is there? Well if there were three greatest commandments I’m certain the third would be… “Be flexible.” In fact, when I would sit in interviews either hiring people to work at our […]
Let me start this blog by saying I am a pretty gross human being. Let me clarify. When it gets hot outside, I sweat buckets. When I exercise, I sweat buckets. Combine the two and it is a sight to behold. After my three-mile runs, I often look for my ten-year-old daughter and try to […]
Welcome to part one of three on a series about what I’ve learned from being a newbie at running and how it relates to disability ministry. I mentioned in my last blog that I had already had one knee operation. My right knee had always been a problem for me all the way back to […]
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.