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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

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This video is intended to help parents think through the IEP process from a special education leader's perspective.
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Listen and learn from three moms of kids experiencing disability as they share about their unique journeys of motherhood, sharing both the joys of knowing their kids and the challenges they experience in advocating for their…
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Learn practical tips to help kids in foster care succeed at church, including child-centered language and meeting individual needs.
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Listen and learn from two fathers of kids experiencing disability as they share about their unique journeys of fatherhood, sharing both the joys of knowing their kids and the challenges they experience in advocating for their…
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Now it's time to get to work! Recap Units 1-4 and review key prinicples and strategies of trauma-informed ministry.
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Enjoy this free 30-day devotional for individuals living with Special Needs & Disabilities. Dive into daily reading plans to help you draw near to God.
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Designed to uplift and encourage siblings of individuals with disabilities.
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This plan highlights what the Bible says about disability and God’s compassion for those who experience disability.
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An often-overlooked group in disability community is the siblings. Church leaders can play a big role in supporting these kids—by listening to their feelings, helping them explore their own gifts, and reminding them they are…
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Rising Above Ministries' Comparison Trap small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs.
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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.
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This reading plan includes daily Bible references, discussion questions, and prayer prompts to help guide reflection on each passage and what it reveals about God’s compassion and call to embrace disability and vulnerability…
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A bible study focused on the Special Need parent and how God has called you into the ministry ahead.
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When you're talking to a friend with a disability, remember to stand in front. Your friend won't be able to see you if you’re behind them!
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This guide seeks to help all its readers have a better understanding of the Bible while highlighting God’s view on disability. We pray this resources will take the reader beyond a basic understanding and to a greater love of…