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Reporting Abuse and Neglect Training

If you would like to do this training at your church and would like the Powerpoint presentation, please click here to download it.
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More Alike Than Different: Disability Awareness Kit

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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 […]
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What If?

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 […]
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Who Do We Really See?

Just what is an image? According to Webster, one of the definitions is “an exact likeness: semblance.” The dictionary even uses Genesis 1:27 RSV as the example. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Now, I have followed God virtually […]
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Church Campus Accessibility Checklist

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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 […]
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Exercise, Strength and Ability

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“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength.”  Mark 12:30 This verse came to me as I prepared to write this blog about disability and exercise. We want our children to love the Lord AND to grow up strong and healthy. However, the “strong and […]
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I Need a Bigger Heart

I must admit that I am a true information junkie. I love to know the facts, the history, and the why behind how things work. On occasion, pull out my maps app while reading books so that I can get a true picture of where the setting is. I know, I know…I might have some […]
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Abundant Goodness – Free Wallpaper

November Free Wallpaper Download “They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.” – Psalm 145:7 An excellent message for Thanksgiving and the holidays.  He will provide! To download your free wallpaper, just select the device below and save the image to your phone, tablet, or computer. Our artwork may not be used […]
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Take a Closer Look

Every time I look at that pen I just assumed it was broken and something was wrong with it. This statement about our Ability Ministry pens is one that we hear more times than not. While this is indeed not anything that we could have planned, it just goes to prove what an awesome God […]
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More Than Just a House

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Just recently, the Ability Ministry Board of Directors met.  Before the meeting, the Board had some time to relax and spend with the residents of our Riverwood location, having fun and worshiping. With any new group that comes to volunteer or visit, Rhonna, our Director of Services, will usually come up with a fun activity […]
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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.
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