Whole-Family Inclusion: Strengthening Marriages and Supporting Siblings
Disability ministry is whole family ministry.
As we include the person with a disability, the entire family can attend. But special-needs families face challenges that ministry leaders need to be aware of. In this chapter, Sandra shares the 5 phases of disability parenting and how churches can support families in each stage.
Resources for You
Chapter 6 Resources
Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family
By Sandra Peoples
Rising Above Ministries
Lifting Up the Special-Needs Community
Family Care Plans: Podcast Episode 091
Key Ministry Podcast
5 Phases of Disability Parenting Resources
More Resources Below
If the church we attended when I was growing up didn’t welcome my sister, I wouldn’t have been able to attend either. It would have changed my family for generations.
Accessible Church, Chapter 6 “Whole-Family Inclusion: Strengthening Marriages and Supporting Siblings“
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