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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

Training
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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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This series is designed to provide two practical instruction videos along with videos focused on parents and spiritual interaction with those with special needs.
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Use these lively Brain Builders to take a quick break during learning. These simple yet powerful brain-building activities promote social engagement, reduce anxiety, and create fun learning breaks that promote belonging.
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The wrong lighting and visual clutter can prevent people with sensory processing issues from attending your church or ministry events. Discover how to use lighting and visual cues to create a welcoming environment and…
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Sound can enhance learning and create an inviting atmosphere, but it can also prevent people from attending your church or ministry events. Learn the simple steps to be sensory-friendly. Training Video 3 of 6.
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This video explores innovative ways to engage diverse learners in church settings, from creative teaching methods to sensory-friendly environments.
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Perfect for pastors, ministry leaders, teachers, and anyone passionate about making Biblical teaching accessible. Learn how to leverage technology, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning to create an inclusive…
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Guess What? It's time for a Brain Break! Take a quick break during learning. These simple yet powerful brain-building activities promote social engagement, reduce anxiety, and create fun learning breaks that promote…
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What does the Bible tell us about disability?
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Build relational ramps to make your church and yourself accessible to those with special needs.
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Our care for those with special needs should be active and loving. How can we pursue our friends with disability lovingly?
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Biblical encouragement to apply the truth of the gospel to how we serve our friends with special needs.
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The doctrine of imago Dei is vital to how we view every person around us. All image bearers need the gospel.
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As our friends with special needs respond to the gospel, let's be reminded how we help them grow in God's grace.
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The church is the place where God's people gather to encourage and strengthen one another so that the gospel would go forth in their community. Integrating people with disabilities into the Body of Christ is often a…