Pictured are Rev. Thom Blackstone, trustee Mr. John Vitko, and Bishop Johnson. East Greenwich UMC, Rhode Island is presented with the Gold Level Accessibility badge.
Ministry, Worship, & Education
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.
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Worship Planning
Language
Anti-ableist Liturgies – Adapting and proofing your order of worship - ways to eliminate ableist language in worship
Disability Awareness Sunday (DAS)
God Created All Living Things Good: A Litany for Disability Awareness Sunday
DAS order of worship by Rev. R Holland
Scripture – The Bible and Disabilities – Disability Ministries of the United Methodist Church
Songs & Hymns – Disability Ministries of the United Methodist Church
Order of Worship
Mental Health Sunday 1: Changing Our Attitudes
Scripture
Songs/Hymns
Prayers
Sermons
Education
Everyone Belongs (beyond inclusion):
Creating a Sunday School Where Every Child Belongs
Creating Safe Sensory Spaces in Your Church
Making Sensory Items for Your Church
Curriculum (adapted and adapting):
Teens and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Camp & Retreat Ministries
40 Low or No Cost Ways to Improve Camp Accessibility and Inclusion
Camp Accessibility Is For ...
Camp Mini-Audit For Accessibility
Creating Safe Sensory Spaces at Camp
Adapting Activities for Campers with Hidden Disabilities
Disability Ministry Models
Respite
Ramp Building
Community Outreach
Program Safety
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Safer Sanctuaries
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