I have heard that Autism is considered a hidden disability. I would like to first mention that it is not a “disability” but a different set of abilities. Few people would guess that that as a kid, making friends, building
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DMC and GCORR
As we noted in our blog recently, the Disability Ministries Committee will become a ministry partner of the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) on January 1, 2020. This will give us a wider, stronger voice in inclusion, promoting
2020 Social Principles
The Disability Ministries Committee of the UMC, UM Association of Ministers with Disabilities, United Methodist Committee on Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Ministries, and the United Methodist Congress of the Deaf join in welcoming the announcement by the General Board of Church
Disability Ministries Consultation in the Philippines Central Conference
By Sharon McCart A United Methodist Disability Ministries Consultation was held August 16-18, 2019 at the UCCP Shalom Center in Manila, Philippines. This was the first Consultation on this topic in the 121 years of the Philippines Central Conference! Participants
Disability Ministries Consultation in the Philippines Central Conference
Faith United Methodist Church is Certified Sensory Inclusive
by Kathy Schmucker – June 20, 2019 KultureCity recently partnered with Faith UMC in North Canton, Ohio, to make church, worship services, programs and events sensory inclusive. Faith promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all, including those with sensory
Faith United Methodist Church is Certified Sensory Inclusive
Helping People with Disabilities Belong – 2
How Hard Can It Be? Not As Hard As You Think! “They have been told—in one of many different ways—that including them would be too difficult.” This comment on one of my Facebook posts triggered Part 1 of “Helping People
New Resources and Connections
March 12, 2019 In 2018, the 13-year-old Disability Ministries Committee came under the umbrella of the Council of Bishops, with Bishop Peggy Johnson of the Pen-Del Conference as its liaison. “We will continue to build an inclusive church, welcoming the
Notes from Sharon McCart
The Visions of Home Can Become Reality Dream One A few years back I dreamed (or maybe it was a vision) that someday we will all look at each other and see the image of God, good and merciful and
