Resources - Ministry, Worship, and Education
Rev. Dr. Eric Pridmore, a blind elder, former member and current resource person for the DMC, in the sanctuary with his guide dog.
This page contains many resources to assist you in increasing your use of universal design. These practices will allow you to adapt all aspects of your ministry and programming to achieve full participation by all. Universal design means that we anticipate common needs to allow everyone to flourish. Refer to the page Disability-Specific Considerations for information on specialized accommodations beyond those that can be addressed by universal design.
Worship Planning – Language, Disability Awareness Sunday (DAS), Order of Worship, Scripture, Songs/Hymns, Prayers, Sermons
Language
Disability Awareness Sunday (DAS)
God Created All Living Things Good: A Litany for Disability Awareness Sunday
Scripture – The Bible and Disabilities – Disability Ministries of the United Methodist Church
Songs & Hymns – Disability Ministries of the United Methodist Church
Order of Worship
Scripture
Songs/Hymns
Prayers
Sermons
Education (beyond inclusion, curriculum, camp, and retreat ministries)
Everyone Belongs (beyond inclusion):
Curriculum (adapted and adapting):
Camp & Retreat Ministries
Ministry Models (respite, ramp building, community outreach)
Coming soon! Contact us for more information.
Respite
Ramp Building
Community Outreach
Program Safety (emergency preparedness, safer sanctuaries)
Emergency Preparedness:
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Safer Sanctuaries
Communication (assistive technology, website accessibility/design, best practices)
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