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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

Education & Support
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Touch, textures, and temperature are important to consider in church and ministry events. Find sensory-friendly solutions for greetings, seating, meals, communion, baptism, and more! Training Video 4 of 6.
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The number of children with ASD is continuing to grow. The disability impacts not only the child, but the family as well. Many families look to community organizations, such as churches, as a support system. It is important…
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Navigating challenging behaviors in special needs ministry.
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Exciting Update! The Deaf Millennial Project has released Part 2 of our fantastic resource: a video series teaching biblical terms in American Sign Language! This is another step towards making church spaces more accessible…
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Creating structure in how you serve those with special needs is very helpful, but what works for one person may not work for all. Learn more. This is Part 2.
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This is a free printable flyer meant for ministries to offer families at a welcome center or check-in area for families wanting to know more about Bible for their families and individuals. 
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Simple solutions for the wiggles! Discover easy alternative seating and movement opportunities for your church and ministry events. Learn how to reduce anxiety and increase calm. Training Video 5 of 6
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This might be the most important tool to serve...be consistent in your efforts to instruct or serve or in building relationships with those with special needs.
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Learn the top five challenges the Deaf community faces and how you can help break down barriers.
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A visual timeline showing key moments in the writing and creation of the Bible.
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How can we as a church best serve families affected by disability beyond Sundays?
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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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Smell and taste are important sensory areas to consider at church and ministry events. Become sensory-friendly and be a welcome relief to those affected by sensory processing issues. Training Video 6 of 6
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As we conclude the first part of our training, we reflect on all we’ve learned. We remember that the foundation of our relationship with those experiencing disability is kinship, compassion, and fellowship.
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God is not silent on the topic of disability, nor should the Church be! The Bible teaches us much about the theology of disability. There are many stories featuring people with disabilities. Below you will find ten of the…