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The Problem With ‘Disability Ministry’
I’m a member of one of the largest online communities for disability ministry leaders. This group can be a great place for sharing resources. From intake forms, to sensory rooms, to sharing information about trainings and conferences. You are looking for a Bible study...
We Need Better Employment Training for Our Kids With Disabilities
Most students who receive special education qualify for a "transition" program that allows them to stay in school until age 21. These programs are meant to provide job training and life skills, preparing our kids to become as independent as possible. But are these...
The 57 Books I Read in 2020
This year -- the year of a global pandemic -- I read 57 books. This happened thanks to having more time at home, and also thanks to audiobooks. Image description: covers of four books: Mexican Gothic, Land of the Cranes, We Are Not From Here, and I'm Still Here. I'm...
To Anyone Who Thinks Parenting My Disabled Child Must Be ‘So Hard’
I parent two children with disabilities, which means I've lost count of the number of people who have said to me that parenting my kids must be “so hard.” That my life must be “so hard.” Image: Little boy squatting and feeding two pigeons that appear to be...
Navigating Back-to-School Choices for Kids With Disabilities During the Pandemic
Online learning, hybrid models, or full-time school. These are the options and choices to navigate as this new school year begins in the midst of a global pandemic. What are we -- parents of kids with disabilities -- to do? [Image: a empty classroom in the background....
My Child With Down Syndrome Is Not ‘More Alike Than Different’ and That’s OK
If you have a loved one with Down syndrome, chances are you have heard the phrase, “More alike than different.” I first heard this slogan when my daughter with Down syndrome was young — I wanted to shout it out, loud and clear. When I started giving school...
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