Disability Solutions
We loved connecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and learning all the great new ministry ideas at Disability And The Church-DATC 2024 in Orlando!
We were so honored to present at DATC 2024 and we’re sharing all of our resources with you!
Have you ever wondered:
“How can I possibly teach the Bible to every person in the room?”
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a great solution! UDL is an evidenced-based framework for designing engaging teaching to include all abilities in your classes and congregations!
Video of live presentation, slides, and handouts from DATC 2024:
Universal Design for Learning: Create Universal Access to the Gospel & Discipleship
More Free Video Training
This video series is about the basic sensory tools every church must have to help those with sensory issues be able to attend church and fully participate. These short videos answer the questions of what tools to buy and how to use them. An experienced occupational therapist has selected the most needed and effective tools to address common issues such as:
• Attention
• Staying Seated
• Fidgeting
• Anxiety
• Sensory Overload
• Sensory-Seeking Behaviors
• Calming
Overcomer Ministries, Inc. is excited to be an official Shine On Contributor!
Shine On, a ministry of the Tim Tebow Foundation, was established as a faith-based community —a source of inspiration, belonging, and education for everyone impacted by disability. Shine On and Overcomer Ministries, Inc. envisions a global community of churches and families that foster belonging and purpose for all. Visit Shine On to learn more.
Congratulations to Sue F. of Wayne, MI for winning our DATC 2024 Drawing for a Sensory Tool Kit!
Removing The Barriers is an amazing nonprofit and the creator of Stirring Waters, which will be an ultra-inclusive waterpark in Orlando! Their vision is to provide a safe and special place where all people and their families living with disabilities may come together. Removing the Barriers helps organizations, such as camps and churches, to include all God’s children in their programs.
Overcomer Ministries, Inc. is now working with Bill Redmon, President of Removing the Barriers Initiative, to spread disability training resources to churches and camps! Bill had these kind words to say about the Overcomer Ministries training videos.
“I have now taken the time to view your videos on being a Sensory-Friendly Church and found them very helpful. When I returned home, I decided I was going to try to help the church I attend to become intentionally disabilities friendly and your videos were right on target. The thing I really like about your videos is they are so practical and do not require a lot of change to get started. I am a “principle” person rather than a systems person and you were very helpful in helping me understand the principles. Once we understand the principles we can adapt to our situation.”
– Bill Redmon, President of Removing the Barriers Initiative
News
Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts
Apple users will soon be able to control their iPad and iPhone with their eyes! Music Haptics allow music to be experienced through vibrations. New features also allow enhanced speech recognition for atypical speech. Plus, live captions are coming soon for live conversations and audio apps.
ADA to require state & local government websites & mobile apps to be accessible to people with disabilities. It’s time for all websites and apps to be tools for inclusion! Accessibility to digital resources is the ramp, curb cut, and elevator of our age. Read More here..[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
