Disability Ministries

Note: With the exception of the cover sheet, this is meant to be photocopied as a single page, double sided page and folded as a bulletin for ease of use. Larger print copies are available upon request. 


Need an idea on where to start in creating a ministry for people with disabilities at your church? Check out this downloadable resource from Baltimore Washington Conference: 

BWC Download
 

The Committee on Disability Ministries is ready to help your church grow in its' ministry with people of all ages who have challenges with mobility, hearing, vision, psychological, cognitive and intellectual disabilities.
 

For more information about starting or growing a disability ministry in your church, contact Committee Chairperson -  Rev. Dr. Rebecca Collison or (302) 539-9510 (church office)


RESOURCES

CHURCH ACCESSIBILITY GRANTS AVAILABLE

A Guide to Nurturing Hospitality to Individuals with Disabilities  (brochure -PDF)

General Board of Church and Society ( bulletin insert – PDF)

United Methodist Task Force on Disability Ministries

United Methodist Committee on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministries:

The 10 Best Cities for Technology-Assisted Living

Special Considerations for Parents Raising a Teenager with Hearing Loss

College Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Socialization and the Child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing


RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Youth Mental Health First Aid

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID