"INCLUSION IS NOT SIMPLY ABOUT PHYSICAL PROXIMITY. IT IS ABOUT INTENTIONALLY PLANNING FOR THE SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS."
-National Inclusion Project
Churches
The church should be a place where ALL are welcome and valued. Many times individuals with disabilities and their families do not feel that there is a place for them in church. We are ALL invited to the Lord’s table and nothing demonstrates God’s love more.
Many disability ministry programs begin organically by an increased need in their church, however, there are steps that can be taken to be intentional in beginning a specific disability ministry program.
Individuals with disabilities have unique needs that will need to be met in a disability ministry program. It is important that the volunteers be prepared to effectively support these individuals.
Training for
churches on
the need/purpose for disability ministry
The number of people impacted by disability is continuously growing. Churches have a responsibility to minister to them in a way that meets their specific needs.
Steps to build a disability ministry program
Many disability ministry programs begin organically by an increased need in their church, however, there are steps that can be taken to be intentional in beginning a specific disability ministry program.
Training for disability ministry volunteers
Individuals with disabilities have unique needs that will need to be met in a disability ministry program. It is important that the volunteers be prepared to effectively support these individuals.
Training for
churches on
the need/purpose for disability ministry
The number of people impacted by disability is continuously growing. Churches have a responsibility to minister to them in a way that meets their specific needs.