Your Ministry Team: Everyone Has a Role in Accessibility
Everyone has a part to play in making disability families feel included.
Everyone has a part to play in making disability families feel included—ministerial staff, support staff, teachers, and volunteers. In this chapter, we’ll think about the possible positions on your church’s team and how to help all of them feel equipped in their role as advocates.
Resources for You
Chapter 4 Resources
Your Calling & Qualifications for Disability Ministry
By Sandra Peoples
The Evolution of a Disability Ministry Leadership Position from Volunteer, to Part Time, to Full Time: Podcast Ep 018
Key Ministry Podcast
Disability-Inclusive Event Checklist: Podcast Episode 013
Key Ministry Podcast
Ideas for Buddy Bags
Amazon Page with Ideas
Buddy Training Video and Slides
By Sandra Peoples (includes behavior management help)
Church Training Resources
Joni & Friends
Shine On
The Tim Tebow Foundation
Even though you may be the one taking the lead on implementing the idea of accessibility, you don’t have to do it all on your own.
Accessible Church, Chapter 4 “Your Ministry Team: Everyone Has a Role in Accessibility“
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Resources from Wonderful Works Ministry
General Resources:
Adapted Discipleship Library
Disability Ministry in the Classroom
For Getting Started:
Disability Ministry Structure
Positive Behavior Support
Recruiting and Supporting Volunteers:
Invisible Buddies
Recruiting with the Gardening Approach