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Our comprehensive suite of resources is built to help your church gain the knowledge, strategies, and faith-driven skills to build and maintain a disability-inclusive environment. No matter what stage your church is at—from seeking the latest materials for a long-standing program to learning more about disability in general—you’ll find countless resources to fit your needs.

Resources for churches

Downloadable Resources
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"El regalo de Dios" es un libro adaptado que le ayuda a compartir el evangelio con estudiantes con necesidades especiales de una manera clara, accesible y atractiva.
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This free church visual schedule uses symbols to show activity order, reducing anxiety and easing transitions for kids with disabilities in church.
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We are all designed to worship our Creator but sometimes corporate worship services can be challenging for those with sensory-processing differences.
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Wanting to build a trauma-informed ministry? Start here - a solid framework for trauma-informed care and 8 practical tips to helping children feel safe, in-control, loved, and valued.
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Create inclusive ministry environments for all ages.
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What is anxiety and what does it look like in a Sunday School classroom? Use these tips and strategies to help students with anxiety feel comfortable enough in your classroom to absorb gospel truths.
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Engaging young adults with disabilities into the life of your church.
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Navigating challenging behaviors in special needs ministry.
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Recruiting and training volunteers for disability ministry.
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Have you ever found yourself thinking "There's this kid..." in your ministry? Share this resource on ADHD, a common hidden disability, with your children's ministry volunteers and church staff.
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"I Can Always Praise God" is an adapted book with visual supports and movable pieces to help students with intellectual disabilities learn about worship in an engaging way.
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"God's Gift" is an adapted book that helps you share the gospel with students with special needs in a clear, accessible, and engaging way.
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Help church volunteers support your child with disabilities! This About Me Worksheet shares key details to create a more inclusive and welcoming church experience.
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Let’s prioritize making Scripture available and accessible to all, including those in your children’s ministry and disability ministry settings.
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Enjoy 6 different coloring pages that go along with The Gospel In 3 Words curriculum series from Ability Ministry.