How Many Children with Disabilities Should I Expect at a Church My Size? The percentage of children in your community who will need accommodations to be comfortable and successful at your church is likely close to 20% of your total church attendance. Creating ISPs (Individualized Spiritual Plans) for Every Student in Your Special-Needs Ministry Our…
4 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Special-Needs Families: I’m confident every church can move from ‘We think people with disabilities would be welcome’ to ‘We know they would be welcome.’ How special needs inclusion changes the culture of the church: When James pulls up a seat at the table and joins them at the…
This is episode 68, and today I’m talking about our summer plans! I’ll share what each one of us has planned and how we’re making decisions on what our priorities need to be. With the world opening up, we have to be careful not to overextend ourselves in a rush to do all the things…
I am a special needs sibling raising a special needs sibling. Encouraging other parents to love and support the typical kids in their families is a passion of mine. So today I’m talking through seven phrases every special needs sibling needs to hear. They apply to every age and stage of development. And I…
This is episode 66, and today we’re talking about making decisions. We talk about that a lot here, partly because it’s such a huge part of our lives. And as I’ve talked with my husband Lee and other friends about the decisions they make and how they make those decisions, I’ve noticed we all…
There are extra barriers for caregivers in friendship. But to have the kinds of friendships you want, you have to be the kind of friend you want. And that may mean you go first. We’re going to talk about going first in three ways that will strengthen your friendships! Quick Links: April’s self care newsletter…
