Specific Disabilities
A poster from Vancouver Heights UMC that expresses our foundational belief, that we are all made in the image of God.
You can find information on adapting ministries and developing programs that will increase inclusion and belonging for a variety of needs you may identify in your faith community. Our goal should be to use universal design so we are all together in worship, education and outreach. There may be rare occasions when everyone’s needs are better met with specialized programming.
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Speech and Language Disabilities
Non-Apparent Disabilities (pain, chronic illness and fatigue, long COVID)
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Mental Health Disabilities
Engagement & Communication Practices with Persons with a Mental Health Condition
Mental Health Newsletters from the DMC
Speech and Language Disabilities
Hearing
Next level information
DeafSpace Contributes to Universal Design
Note: "DeafSpace" refers to design that is specifically geared to the access needs of Deaf persons.