Does your church ever offer an "Access Sunday"? At certain times of the church year in our lectionary, lessons seem to call to us …
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What’s Up with “That” Kid?
There is a challenging child in every group. As Christian educators we may have opportunities to learn about autism, learning …
Ministry to those with Alzheimer’s Disease
Godly Play and Memories My mother has Alzheimer's. We recently moved her to a nursing home where she could receive the …
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Placing Developmentally Disabled Children in Church Programs: The Challenge of a “Perfect Fit”
Disabilities in the Church Community Most children’s ministers and long-time volunteer leaders will at some point find …
Fostering Spiritual Growth in All Children
Developmental Disabilities in Church Communities The most rewarding experiences for any Christian parent, Sunday school …
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Children’s Ministry Team: A Family’s First Advocate
Meeting Families with Disabled Children Where They Are As the need for disability accommodation grows in churches, the …
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Recognizing Disabilities: Creating an Inclusive Church Culture
A Lesson from Sesame Street In 1969 Sesame Street introduced a cast of everyday neighbors to carry minor plotlines as teaching …
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