Families
Connect with other families impacted by disability through global, regional, and local events. Explore our collection of resources to find advice and encouragement on the journey ahead.
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Resources for families
Education & Support
Sometimes disabilities are inside of our bodies, not on the outside. Learn how to be a good friend to someone who has diabetes, an invisible disability.
When you say hi to someone in a wheelchair, walk right up to them like you would anyone else (it’s nice to get close). Remember, you can’t catch a disability!
When you talk to someone who is blind, it’s easiest to look them right in eyes – just like you would anyone else!
Take part in this 5 day devotional. Download the desktop or mobile version and enjoy the digital wallpaoers and worship setlist to go alongside the devotional.
See someone with a disability? It's okay to ask questions! People with disabilities are usually happy to answer your questions. Learn some great tips when asking someone about their disability and learn a wonderful verse to…
We live in a 'worst-case scenario' world. Watch the news for even a moment and you're bombarded with countless terrible tragedies. But sometimes, our mind is even better at coming up with the 'what-ifs' in our own lives, that…
A bible study focused on the Special Need parent and how God has called you into the ministry ahead.
Learn from Proverbs 17:17 on how to be a true friend and not make fun of others!
Rising Above Ministries' Comparison Trap small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs to work through something that we ALL get caught up in,…
Our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families as they lead their families and raise children with Special Needs.
Start with "Hello!" Maddy, who has cerebral palsy, shares about a time when a girl named Rosie made her feel loved and included at school. Just a simple hello made all the difference for Maddy, so next time you see someone…
In a time when we are facing so much uncertainty, there is hope in one thing and that is God's word. In this 5 day devotional, be challenged to change your outlook on what you're facing.
This study specifically addresses the unique challenges facing couples raising a child with special needs. Our hope is that each mom or dad of a child with special needs was called to and chosen for their role, and it is our…
Discover what makes your friend affected by autism unique!
A great way to be a friend is to ask if someone if they need help. How about offering to open the door or helping someone with their things! Also learn a great verse, Philippians 2:4
