Thank you for joining me at ETCH! Below are links to the slides from my breakout sessions and to resources I mentioned in the sessions and during our Q&A time.
- Special Needs Inclusion Across Every Age & Stage of NextGen Ministry
- Equipping Your Team to Support Kids and Students with Disabilities
- Discipling Every Child: Teaching with All Abilities in Mind
- Lifeway’s page that includes the free download, Be All In: A Ministry Guide for Special Needs Inclusion in Children’s Ministry: lifeway.com/specialneeds
- Amazon page with ideas for your sensory room/corner/hallway and items to put in buddy bags: amazon.com/shop/sandrapeoples
- Pinterest board with inspiration for a sensory room (or other space)
- Buddy training video and slides (includes behavior management help)
- Disability Ministry Adult Volunteer Application
- Disability Ministry Youth Volunteer Application
- Family Care Plan
- Disability Ministry Intake Form – for children
- Disability Ministry – Respite Event Intake Form
- Buddy Training Guide for Children’s Ministry Leaders
- Elopement Prevention & Response: Training for Church Security & Safety Teams
- 7 Tips for Communicating Accessibility on Your Church Website
- Disability Ministry Director job description (part-time)
- Creating a Room Clear Plan
- Room Clear Protocol (with more details and steps)
Thank you for your interest in making your church more accessible for families with disabilities! The steps you take can impact families for generations. I’m praying for you and your church!
