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
This resources includes an easy way to help ministry leaders and volunteers at your church know how to better serve your child with disabilities. This "About Me" worksheet is an editable Canva template and has space for you…
This adapted book presents the Gospel message in a simple way to learners with intellectual disabilities. It is based off the 3 Circles Method of sharing the Gospel and includes visuals to help support learners'…
This Adapted Book is a tool for teaching students with intellectual disabilities about worship and praising God. Includes movable pieces and visual supports to increase engagement and understanding.
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This church visual schedule resource is specifically designed to support students with autism and other disabilities at church. Visual schedules provide predictability and routine.
This resource includes schedule cards…
We can teach children to respond to their peers with Christ-like empathy! Empathy is all about putting on that “garment of compassion” that Colossians talks about: offering kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in the…
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…
Base Camp is a father-focused weekend event to support and encourage special-needs dads. Guys come together and relate about the challenges and adventures unique to this life. The goal is to create a space for dads to rest,…
By the Brook is a refreshing weekend just for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals impacted by disabilities or chronic illness. This event includes encouragement, inspiration, dynamic worship and powerful…
Learn some sign language…that way you can say ‘hi’ to someone who is hearing impaired or deaf.
If you see a service dog (wearing a working vest), don’t pet her unless you ask.
God wants you to know that you can and should be comfortable and confident in your identity! He made you and designed you the way He did for a purpose!
Do you know someone who has Down syndrome? Include him or her in your circle of friends—they make great friends!
Meet Naomi, Joni and BoBo as they walk through how to be kind to someone living with a disability! You can be a blessing by simply giving a smile to someone with a disability. Rather than stare…Smile!
When you talk to someone who is blind, it’s easiest to look them right in eyes – just like you would anyone else!
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…
