The first time I learned about CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) was while working as an assistant in a separate public day school. I was in a kindergarten classroom with students who had multiple disabilities—each one had a CVI along with another diagnosis. It was a learning curve for me, and one th...

I’ve had this same conversation a few times over the past few months, with different people, in different settings. But the premise is always the same.

Someone shares the opinion that we don’t have to share the gospel with people with disabilities because they have an automatic “in” to heaven.

And...

You love pouring into the children in your ministry. You tell Bible stories with enthusiasm, lead worship with joy, and create engaging activities to bring God’s Word to life. But then, there’s that moment—when you ask a question, invite participation, or encourage connection, and a child just stare...

Does this sound familiar?

A new student joins your ministry. They’ve been attending Sunday school for a few weeks, but things aren’t going smoothly. 

You notice they struggle to regulate during Sunday school. They drop to the floor and cry when they have to transition from one activity to the next...

I want to tell you about a student I had during my first year of teaching. He had some pretty severe challenging behaviors, and to be honest, a lot of the staff were afraid of him. They often described him as "extremely aggressive," "non-compliant," or even "scary." 😬

But here's the twist—my lead a...

If there’s one thing I know about ministry, it’s that budgets can be tight—or sometimes nonexistent! Depending on where you are in building your inclusive ministry, you might not even have a budget yet.

That’s why today, I’m excited to share three cost-free resources you can implement as early as t...

How are you doing—really?

Being in disability ministry comes with its incredible joys, but let’s be honest—it also has its challenges. Sometimes, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, especially when it feels like you’re carrying the weight of it all on your own.

As someone who’s le...

The most magical time of the year is here! There’s just something about planning Christmas lessons for our disability ministry that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. And does anyone else start to tear up when they’re prepping their Christmas lessons? It’s such a privilege to share the story o...

Do you struggle to engage students in your disability ministry during worship? You’re not alone! Worship can be a challenging yet incredibly meaningful time, and finding ways to involve every student, no matter their abilities, can feel overwhelming.

You might be wondering:

• How do I get students
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A social story is a short, simple narrative that describes a situation, skill, or concept in a way that is easily understandable for individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities. Created by Carol Gray in 1991, social stories are designed to provide clear and concise information about ...