The following pages contain resources to explore the relationship of persons with disabilities and the church. These lists are not formally endorsed by the Association of Brethren Caregivers, but rather are a sampling of available materials. Whenever possible, resources are linked to pages where they may be ordered. Although multiple purchase sites may exist, the more common links were used.
Since congregations differ in theology and practice, not all of these materials may be useful to every congregation. If you know of additional resources to list, please contact CPDN.
Resource Categories
General Resources
AccessAbility: A Manual for Churches (1997) jointly produced by the Episcopal and Catholic Dioceses of Minneapolis, St. Paul. Episcopal Disability Network, Minneapolis, MN. Call 1- 800-955-2445 to order.
Accessibility Audit for Churches, 2nd ed. (1995) edited by Kathy Reeves, General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church. This material includes specific audits for congregations to assess their level of inclusiveness in architecture, communication and attitudes.
All God's Children: Ministry with Disabled Persons (1993) by Gene Newman, Joni Eareckson. This book contains information on beginning a ministry to serve persons with a wide variety of disabilities.
And Show Steadfast Love: A Theological Look at Grace, Hospitality, Disabilities and the Church (1993) by Lewis Merrick, Presbyterian Publishing House.
Church Accessibility: Attitudes and Architecture (1995) by Denise Gabbert, Association of Brethren Caregivers, Church of the Brethren. Available on loan from ABC (1-800-323-8039).
Courage to Care: Seven Families Touched by Disability (1994) by Judy Griffith Ransom, Upper Room Books Ransom shares the stories of seven families and in individuals and congregations that provided support.
Creating the Caring Congregation (1980) by Harold Wilke. Harold Wilke is one of the first to advocate for inclusion of people with disabilities into church life.
Dancing With Disabilities: Opening the Church to All God’s Children (1997) by Brett Webb-Mitchell, United Church Press/Pilgrim Press. This book looks openly at church inclusion through the stories of children and adults with disabilities.
Different Members, One Body: Welcoming the Diversity of Abilities in God's Family (1998) by Sharon Kutz-Mellem. This book offers suggestions to churches committed to removing architectural and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from full participation in church life.
The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability (1994) by Nancy L. Eiesland, Abingdon Press. This book was written to show that persons with disabilities contribute to a fuller understanding of what it means to be human.
From Barriers to Bridges: A Community Action Guide for Congregations and People with Disabilities (1995) by Religion and Disability Program, National Organization on Disabililty. This publication by N.O.D. provides information for organizing a “That All May Worship” conference.
God Plays Piano, Too: Spiritual Lives of Disabled Children (1993) by Brett Webb-Mitchell. This compilation of narratives and essays looks at the spiritual lives of children with disabilities.
Human Disability and the Service of God: Reassessing Religious Practice (1998) by Nancy L. Eiesland and Don E. Saliers (eds). This book is a collection of essays that challenge congregations to reassess their communal life and move towards inclusion.
Loving Justice: The ADA and the Religious Community (1994) by Ginny Thornburgh (ed.), Religion and Disability Program, National Organization on Disability. This booklet explains the relationship between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the congregation.
Making a World of Difference: Christian Reflections on Disability (2002) by Roy McCloughty.
Money and Ideas: Creative Approaches to Congregational Access (2001) by Religion & Disability Program, National Organization on Disability. This booklet gives fund-raising and creative strategies to help churches raise money to become more accessible.
Moving Violations: War Zones, Wheelchairs, and Declarations of Independence (1996) by John Hockenberry. This book tells of one journalist's experiences reporting from the Middle East, Iraq and New York in a wheelchair.
No Disabled Souls - How to Welcome People with Disabilities into Your life and Your Church (1998) by Jim Pierson. Pierson shares fourteen stories of people with disabilities that he has come to know in his life and in his church.
On the Road to Congregational Inclusion: Dimensions of Faith and Congregational Ministries with Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families by the Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities. This 170 page comprehensive book offers information on worship, theology, and pastoral care for people with disabilities, their caretakers, and families. The primary focus is on persons with developmental disabilities.
Reaching out to Special People: A Resource for Ministry with Persons who have Disabilities (1989) by Jim Pierson and Robert Korth. This book includes sections on learning characteristics of students, classroom management, music as a ministry tool and ministry with families.
Reflections on Managing Disability by Harold Wilke. Rev. Wilke was born without arms; in his book, he shares how the pain of being different can be transformed into a life enriching experience.
Religion and Disability: Essays in Scripture, Theology and Ethics (1995) by Marilyn E. Bishop.
Sharing Care: The Christian Ministry of Respite Care (1986) by Judith K. Murphy. This manual provides information on a Christian perspective of respite and creating a respite care program in the congregation.
Suffering Presence: Theological Reflections on Medicine, the Mentally Handicapped, and the Church (1986) by Stanley Hauerwas. This book discusses how theology and medicine are intertwined in the human experience of mortaility and tragedy. According to Hauerwas, “A humane medicine is impossible to sustain in a society which lacks the moral capacity to care for the mentally handicapped.”
Strong at the Broken Places: Persons With Disabilities and the Church (1989) by Stewart Govig. This book offers a balance of realism and hope in encouraging congregations to respond to the needs of all its members with disabilities.
That All May Worship: An Interfaith Welcome to People with Disabilities (1992). Thornburgh, Ginny, & Davie, Ann Rose. National Organization on Disability. This book guides congregations in welcoming people with disabilities.
Unexpected Guests at God’s Banquet: Welcoming People With Disabilities Into the Church (1994) by Brett Webb-Mitchell. This book explores takes the parable of the banquet feast and explores the deeper theological reflection of the presence of people with disabilities in the church community. The author also looks at Christian education and creating an inclusive congregational life.
We Don't Have Any Here: Planning for Ministries with People with Disabilities in Our Communities (1986) by Winifred Anderson, Toby Gould &, James Paul. This booklet describes seven different inclusive ministries: preschool; respite care; summer camps; young adult groups; congregational awareness programs; a congregational support and advocacy group; and a program to include group home residents in the church.
Welcoming People with Disabilities: Do's and Don'ts by Marilyn Bishop. This pamphlet, organized by specific disability, offers the basics on welcoming persons. Ideal for greeters and ushers.
What Happens After We’re Gone? (1996) by Duane Ruth-Heffelbower, Mennonite Mutual Aid: Advocacy and Educational Resource Department. This booklet addresses estate planning, guardianships, wills and trusts for families with a member with a disability. Call 1-800-348-7468 to order.
Periodicals
Breakthrough by Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services. This quarterly journal provides ideas for congregations and teachers working with persons with developmental disabilities.
Journal of Religion, Disability & Health Edited by William Gaventa and David Coulter, The Haworth Pastoral Press. This journal looks at the intersection of religion and health care in creating more holistic and inclusive communities for persons with disabilities.
Special Education Today Edited by Ellen Beene. This quarterly magazine is directed at church leaders and Sunday school teachers and focused on ideas for teaching, worship and recreation.
Church-related Organizations
American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)
Religion and Spirituality Division
AAMR, Religion and Spirituality Division, exists to share resources which foster opportunities for spiritual growth for persons with developmental disabilities while respecting their religious identity.
Anabaptist Disabilities Network (ADNet)
The mission of ADNet is to provide encouragement and resources to congregations, families, and persons with disabilities as they identify and embrace their God-given gifts and abilities in ministry to each other and to the larger church.
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.
National Christian Resource Center (NCRC)
Bethesda's National Christian Resource Center is a service which provides resources worldwide to families of people with developmental disabilities, pastors, volunteers, teachers and professionals in the field of developmental disabilities.
Disability Resources, Inc.
Disability Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.
Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities
The Indiana Governor's Council is an independent state agency that facilitates change. Their mission is to promote public policy, which leads to the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.
National Organization on Disability
Religion & Disability Program
The Religion and Disability Program is an interfaith effort, urging national faith groups, local congregations and seminaries to identify and remove barriers of architecture, communications, and attitudes.
The NOD has a new resource titled "Prepare Yourself: Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Disabilities." This resource can be accessed by visiting the NOD site, click here.
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Faith Community Support
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital seeks to: provide quality, compassionate, ethical, and cost-effective care of the highest standards based on what is best for children and their families; offer a full range of services to children, including primary care, health maintenance, and disease prevention; serve as a regional and national referral center for children and their families who require the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services; and conduct research and provide education that contributes to improving medical care and procedures and the future well being of children and families.
Ecumenical Contacts
National Council of Churches of Christ
Committee on Disabilities
Recognizing that persons with disabilities bring unique gifts to the life and ministry of the church, the National Council of Churches' Committee on Disabilities seeks wholeness in Christ's church by promoting the full inclusion, participation and contribution of all persons.
Church of the Brethren
Association of Brethren Caregivers
The Association of Brethren Caregivers fosters the ministry of giving and receiving care, as modeled by Jesus and embraced by the Church of the Brethren, through the development of resources, programs, events, and leadership that connect and undergird persons and communities in their lifelong journeys toward wholeness.
Christian Reformed Church in North America
Committee on Disability Concerns
Disability Concerns of the CRCNA promotes the full participation of people with disabilities in the church by challenging congregations to eliminate barriers to this participation, by assisting people with disabilities and their families to express their needs and offer their gifts to the church, and by providing information on disability resources and services.
Episcopal Disability Network
The Episcopal Disability Network is dedicated to enabling each child of God regardless of the severity of his or her disability to be an integral member of the Body of Christ, to participate in the sacraments of the church, and to discern and live out his or her calling as a Christian. The site includes resources, "good news," and other helpful links.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Disability Ministries Office
The ELCA Disability Ministries assists congregations, synods and the churchwide organization in inclusive ministry with those of us who are persons with disabilities.
Lutheran Disability Ministries
Lutheran Disability Ministries equips the Church to minister with persons who are mentally impaired. Through innovative programs, we evangelize, develop relationships, model servanthood, and disciple leaders.
National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry
Called together as persons with and without Mental Retardation, the National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry (NAfIM) witnesses to the Good News that all persons are created in God's image and likeness. We seek to promote the full incorporation of persons with Mental Retardation and their gifts into the Body of Christ as proclaimed by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Presbyterian Church USA
Health, Education & Welfare Association
The Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association is a community of ministries seeking and voicing God's Shalom, proclaiming the inclusive Gospel of justice and mercy, sharing in Christ's work of compassion and love, and witnessing the Spirit's prophetic activity in church and world. The site includes disability consultants in four specific areas.
Reformed Church in America
Committee on Disabilities
The mission of the RCA's Committee on Disabilities is to encourage congregations to embrace, include, and value all persons with disabilities together with their families.
United Methodist Church
General Board of Global Ministries
Disabilities Concerns (DISC)
DISC (DISabilities Concerns) is for persons living with physically or mentally challenging conditions, their friends, families, caretakers, lay associates, and clergy. We offer information related to disability concerns, yet add the dimension of spiritual care.
Pastors' Resources
NEW Recommendation! A Place Called Acceptance: Ministry with Families of Children with Disabilities, (2001) by Kathleen Deyer Bolduc. In this practical handbook, the author describes how to welcome and minister to families of children with disabilities. The author discusses theology and disability, the grief process some parents experience, and the impact of disabilities on family systems.
NEW Recommendation! His Name is Joel: Searching for God in a Son’s Disability, (1999) by Kathy Deyer Bolduc. The author shares her journey of faith as a mother of a son with multiple disabilities. A must-read for pastors, church leaders, counselors, or anyone who seeks to offer friendship and support to families of children with disabilities.
Copious Hosting: A Theology of Access for People with Disabilities (2002) by Jennie Weiss Block. This book seeks to provide church leaders with the history and philosophy of the disability movement and provide scriptures and theological resources to think about disabilities.
Counseling Families of Children with Disabilities (1990) by Rosemary S. Cook. This book is part of the Resources for Christian Counseling series and offers practical suggestions on providing support to these families.
Expressing Faith in Jesus: Church Membership for People with Mental Impairments (1995) by Ronald Vredeveld, Christian Reform Church Publications. This is a practial guide for pastors in preparing persons with disabilities to join the church.
Going Somewhere: People with Mental Handicaps and their Pastoral Care (1988) by Sheila Hollins and Margaret Grimer. This book is written for church leaders and shares appropriate ways to give pastoral care to persons with mental retardation and their families.
A Healing Homiletic: Preaching and Disability (1996) by Kathy Black. This text provides a guide to pastors in understanding the Biblical healing stories.
Christian Education Resources
NEWLY Reviewed! Friendship Ministries Curriculum of Kalamazoo, Mich., provides a means of sharing God’s love with people who have cognitive impairments. The Leader/Mentor Guide gives specific information necessary to enable the group leader and mentors to be equipped to facilitate the study. Ideas are provided for opening activities, reproducible resources, etc. The opportunity to use Sign Language for specific activities is also provided in the back of the guide. Take Home papers are available for those friends whose social experience includes home and school or group home living and work – Youth (ages 10-20) and Adult (ages 21 or over).
The curriculum states, "The premise of Friendship Ministries is that inclusion of people with mental impairments in the regular programs of the church is the ideal situation. A few adjustments may be necessary, but generally inclusion of the children with mental impairments in the regular Sunday school works very well. Inclusion often begins to fall apart around the time of adolescence, when social situations begin to vary dramatically. It is at this age that we recommend separate groups for people who have mental impairments for Sunday school though we still advocate for their full inclusion in the life of the church."
The Friendship Bible Studies include: 1. God, Our Father, 2. Jesus, Our Savior, and 3. The Spirit, Our Helper. Each unit contains four planned components. The first four steps in each session are the responsibility of the group leader and the last two steps are intended for the one-on-one meVisit their website at www.friendship.org or call (888) 866-8966.
NEW Recommendation! Exceptional Teaching: A Comprehensive Guide for Including Students with Disabilities, (2002) by Jim Pierson. Explains the characteristics of 77 diagnoses so that you can identify challenges, learn how to approach a disabled child, know what teaching and discipline methods work best, and understand what you can expect the child to accomplish.
NEW Recommendation! Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities, (2001) by Barbara Newman. Offers information about children with special needs, specific and general areas of impairment, guidelines for churches, lesson plans, letters to families, and more.
NEW Recommendation! What Christians Believe: Confirmation Studies for Persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, (1999) by George C. Anderson and Briarwood Task Force for Handicapped Ministries? Designed to nurture the spiritual lives of young people with developmental disabilities and those who struggle academically, this nondenominational lesson series explains how to teach the basic tenets of Christianity in a clear, meaningful way, utilizing a variety of hands-on activities to help students learn about God’s love; Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection; the Bible; baptism; Communion; and Christian living.
NEW Recommendation! Hymns for Signing: American Sign Language, (1995). This text-only edition offers deaf and hard of hearing persons to access to both traditional and gospel hymns. Includes more than 600 hymns translated into American Sign Language (ASL), all featured in an easy-to-read format.
NEW Recommendation! With Hearts and Hands and Voices: Songs with Sign Language for Sunday School, Choir and Worship, (2000) edited by Debi Tyree. 20 familiar refrains and songs, plus several new songs used in Sunday school. Includes sign language illustrations and instructions for the chorus, song refrain, or in a few cases for the entire song.
A Drama of Love: An Educator's Guide to Creating Classes Where Everyone Belongs by Judith Mullett & Paula Snyder, Church of the Brethren and the Mennonite Churches in the USA. Designed for Sunday School teachers, this brief booklet, divided into 9 sections named for elements in theatre, is packed with useful information on provding an inclusive religious education program. Available through ABC (1-800-323-8039).
Exceptional Teaching: A Comprehensive Guide for Including Students with Disabilities by Jim Pierson. This extensive guide highlights seven churches that have growing ministries with people with disabilities. The book includes sections on different types of disabilities, ways to address them, and effective teaching methods.
A Place for Everyone: A Guide for Special Education Bible Teaching- Reaching Ministry (1997) by Athalene McNay. This book provides information on the education issues of persons with developmental disabilities and offers practical tips for Sunday school teachers.
The Sign and Say Series
Sign and Say: Bible Verses for Children (1999) by Daphna Flegal.
More Sign and Say: Bible Verses for Children (2000) by Daphna Flegal and Robert Jones.
Signs of Faith: Bible Verses for Preteen and Youth (2001) by Marcia Stoner, John Jordan, and Martha Hutchinson. Resources for teaching Bible verses in American Sign Language to different age groups.
Teaching Spiritual Truths to People with Mental Retardation (1999) by Bethesda Lutheran Home and Services. This booklet offers advice on removing barriers to learning for people with mental retardation.
Working with Persons with Handicapping Conditions: Tips for Teachers (1986) by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This brochure offers practical tips for teachers in working with students with learning disabilities, speech disorders, mental retardation, and physical disabilities.
Curriculum
Abiding in Faith: A Resource for Teachers of Adults with Moderate Mental Retardation by the Christian Board of Publication. This book of eight resource units provides plans for 48 lessons. Developed for adults with moderate mental retardation.
Bridges: A Curriculum for Persons with Mental Retardation by Abingdon Press. This practical, easy-to-use curriculum is designed for both children and adults with mental retardation. Contains 13 lessons per quarter.
Feed All My Sheep: A Guide and Curriculum for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, by Doris Clark. This curriculum was created out of a Joy Class at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX. It contains ideas for developing a separate class for adults with developmental disabilities, lessons, music, and songs.
God Loves You! Bible lessons for People with Special Learning Needs by Bethesda Lutheran Homes. This is a collection of 25 Bible lessons designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities.
Living in Faith: A Sunday School Resource for Older Youth and Young Adults Who Are Retarded by Cokesbury. This curriculum contains material for fifty-two lessons of creative activities, music, and Bible study for youth and young adults.
Children's Books
A Cane in Her Hand by Ada Litchfield. This book is about visual impairments. For grades 2-6.
All Kinds of Friend, Even Green! by Ellen B. Senisi. A heart-warming story told by a boy with Spinal Bifida. Preschool-grade 3.
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson. This story is about Andy, a boy with autism and his fascination with movement. Grades K-5.
Be Good To Eddie Lee by Virginia Fleming. A young girl finds friendship from a person she never expected to like. A story about Downs Syndrome. For grades 2-6.
The Child Who Never Grew by Pearl S. Buck. This is the story of a young girl who was born with a severe mental retardation.
Circle of Friends by Robert Perske. Perske’s book features stories about friendships with people with disabilities. Preschool-2nd grade.
The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado and Liz Bonham. This Christmas Story tells us that God has a special plan for us regardless of disabilities. Preschool-2nd grade.
Darcy by Joni Eareckson Tada. The story of a teenage girl in a wheelchair. This is the first book in a series. Grades 5-8.
Different and Alike by Nancy McConnell. This book shows how we are all alike even though we are different.
Discovering People on Wheels by Inglis House, A Wheelchair Community. This coloring book teaches children facts about persons with disabilities.
Don’t Stop the Music by Robert Perske. This is a story about two teenaged sleuths with cerebral palsy. Grades 5-8.
Eddie Enough by Debbie Zimmett. Eddie has ADHD and can’t slow down! This gets him in a lot of trouble. Grades K-4.
Go For It by Elaine Schulte. This book tells the story of Ginger and her encounter with her cousin Todd who is paralyzed. Ages 9-12.
The Handstand by Barry Rudner. This clever book turns words around to include everyone. Preschool.
How It feels to Live with a Physical Disability by Jill Krementz. In this book, kids share their experiences living with a disability. Preschool-2nd grade.
How Many Days Until Tomorrow? by Caroling Janover. Twelve-year-old Josh, who has dyslexia, is spending a month on a remote island with his brother and grandparents. Josh can’t do anything right until an emergency arises. Grades 3-6.
Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears. This is a wonderful story about a sister’s journey with her brother who has Autism. For grades 1-5.
Just Like Everybody Else by Jim Pierson. Derek’s grandfather teaches him how to act around persons with disabilities. Preschool-2nd grade.
Lee the Rabbit with Epilepsy by Deborah M. Moss. A helpful book for understanding Epilepsy. Preschool-2nd grade.
Let’s Talk About It: Extra Ordinary Friends by Fred Rogers. This is an excellent resource for introducing children to all kinds of people created by God. Preschool-4th grade.
Like Me by Alan Brightman. A good book for elementary children about mental retardation and name calling.
Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher. Mama is in a wheel chair. Preschool.
Meet My Friends by Joni Eareckson Tada. This is a collection of stories about children overcoming difficulties. Ages 9-12.
Move Over, Wheelchairs Coming Through by Ron Roy. Several young people share about being in wheelchairs. Ages 9-12.
My Brother Matthew by Mary Thompson. This realistic story talks about how a family focuses on the needs of a child with a disability. Preschool-2nd grade.
My Buddy by Audrey Osofky. This book is about a service dog. For Grades K-4.
My Friend Isabelle by Eliza Woloson. This is the story of two friends, one of whom has Down syndrome. Ages 2-6.
Rolling Along with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, by Cindy Meyer. This traditional story, with a twist, introduces Goldilocks and other children to life with a physical disability. Preschool-3rd grade.
Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise by Janet Elizabeth Rickert. This story, the first in a series, introduces the reader to Russ, a boy with Down syndrome. Preschool-2nd grade.
Ryan and the Circus Wheels by Joni Eareckson Tada. This story is about a boy embarrassed to go to the circus with his sister and her wheelchair.
Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah Moss. Shelley has a hard time sitting still, but with help from his family and his doctor, he learns how to control the wiggles and feel better about himself. Preschool-2nd grade.
Show Me No Mercy by Robert Perske. This is the story of a teen with Down Syndrome who struggles to be reunited with his father. Grades 5-8.
Taking Charge by Kay Harris Kriegsman, Elinor Zaslow, and Jennifer D’Zmura-Rechsteiner. In this book teens share about life and physical disabilities. Preschool-2nd grade.
Treasure in an Oatmeal Box by Robert Perske. This is a story about twins, one with a disability. Ages 9-12.
A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer. This special critter may look just a little different in his wheel chair, but he becomes a great friend and an important part of the school community. A delightful story for children Preschool-2nd grade.
Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs. Edited by Donald Meyer. This book is a collection of reflections by children who have siblings with disabilities. Ages 9-12.
We All Come in Different Packages by Dee Konczai and Lorette Pesetski. This is a collection of activities to increase awareness of disabilities for children in grades 3-6.
We Can Do It! by Laura Dwight. This book shows children with many different abilities and disabilities. Preschool-1st grade.
We’ll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen. Emma is six when she learns that her baby brother has Down syndrome. Ages 3-7.
What’s Wrong With Timmy by Maria Shriver. This book introduces children to someone with a developmental disability. A good book for children 2nd-6th grade.
Words in Our Hands by Ada Litchfield. This book is about hearing impairments. Grades 2-6.
Zipper, the Kid with ADHD by Caroline Janover. Zachary is in 5th grade and has a hard time keeping friends. With the help of a retired jazz musician, Zachary works to control his behavior. Grades 3-6.
Video/DVD
Everyone Counts (early 1990’s) Mennonite Central Committee. This video highlights how five Anabaptist congregations have included people with developmental disabilities into their church life. (17 minutes)
Jesus' Bicycle (1985) by Brothers and Sisters. Emily is young and has gotten lost until Dirk, who has a developmental disability, finds her and returns her to her home. Appropriate for elementary aged children. (20 minutes)
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors by the Pathways Awareness Foundation. This video features Dutch theologian Henri Nouwen and Joseph Cardinal Bernadin of Chicago sharing ways to include persons with disabilities in their congregation. (20 minutes)
Shattered Temples (late 1990’s). In this video, young people with disabilities tell their stories. Ideal for youth groups and Jr/Sr High classes. (13 minutes)
Small Differences (1995). Elementary and middle school children interact with adults and other children with disabilities increasing understanding about disabilities. (20 minutes)
Surprising Grace: People, Disabilities and Churches by the Presbyterian Distribution Center. This video presents interviews with people who have a various disabilities. (15 minutes)
The Ten Commandments of Communicating with Persons with Disabilities (1994) by Program Development Associates. Humor is used to convey helpful hints and guidelines for building good relationships with people with disabilities. (25 minutes)
Wade in the Water (mid-1990’s) by Jay Ruth, Branch Valley Productions. This video details explores the life of a developmentally delayed man who moves, with the help of a church foundation, into a group home after 40 years in a state institution. (12 minutes)
