Jesus calls us to draw in people from the margins of our communities, but the attitudes in our congregations may communicate fear or pity rather than the welcome of true belonging. We have built ramps into our churches. Have we built inclusive relationships?
In this on-demand webinar we will talk about stages of changing attitudes. We will hear the story of a church making small changes that have made a big difference in the life of a family. We will see how making one church ministry more inclusive can become a gateway for people to experience the gospel. We will begin the conversation for you to continue that practice of invitation in your church and community.
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss attitudes in congregations that may be barriers to relationships with people impacted by disability.
- Explore adaptive practices in ministries of worship, learning, mission and fellowship.
- Identify an existing church ministry that could be adapted to include people with developmental disabilities.
- Use resources (in the community, online and in print) to help equip leaders and volunteers to include people of all abilities in congregational life.
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About the instructor: Evelyn Worth McMullen has more than 30 years of experience in Christian education ministry, with a special focus on reaching out to the special-needs community. She developed Bright Threads Ministries, an organization that shows churches how to weave people of all abilities into the fabric of congregational life.
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Teaching for Social Justice (Council on Social Work Education)
This online course offers a combination of webinars and curriculum resources that explore how one can teach social justice in the areas of:
- Race, poverty, and ethnicity
- Disability
- Sexual orientation and gender identity and expression
- Feminism
Who should participate?
Educators teaching in the areas of diversity, human rights, and social justice – or people interested in these topics
What’s included?
Registration for this online class includes access to on-demand webinars from expert presenters, and high-quality teaching resources that can be downloaded to use in class. Registration is $75 for CSWE members and $100 for non-members.
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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Musical Engagement in Language Impairment, Autism, and Williams Syndrome (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)
This on-demand webinar discusses current research into musical engagement in individuals with developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on behavioral and brain correlates of music perception and production in individuals with specific language impairment, autism spectrum disorder, and Williams syndrome. The study of musical engagement can clarify phenotypic characteristics, provide opportunities for community involvement, and elucidate the active ingredients of music-based interventions in these populations. Future directions for this research, including current music-based intervention programs at the Program for Music, Mind, and Society for Vanderbilt, were discussed.
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Supporting Individuals with Autism in Grief and Loss (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)
This on-demand webinar highlights grief as an unseen stressor and additional needs and issues for individuals with I/DD. It also discusses strategies for support. It provides a self-advocate perspective discussing communication differences in individuals with autism as they relate to grief and grieving. It focuses on emotional processing differences and alexithymia, as well as ways to look at cognitive strengths; such as love of ritual, sensory profiles, etc., as tools for coping with grief.
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Implementing an AT Program in Your Organization (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)
In this on-demand webinar, you will explore a 10 Step Guide for successfully implementing an AT program. Participants will take away a step by step process that can be easily applied to and modified for their respective organizations. This tried and true method will include information on maximizing limited resources, avoiding common pitfalls, establishing sound processes, and harnessing the power of creative and committed team members.
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
Do You Really See Me?: Pastoral Care and Disabled People SERIES (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education)
Do You Really See Me? “See me! Touch me! Feel me!” sang Tommy in the great rock musical by the Who. Intellectual and developmental disabilities are a diagnostic category but not an illness or disease. People with labels such as cerebral palsy, autism and intellectual disability also get sick and deal with other life threatening diseases. However, they and their families and/or caregivers often experience typical acute care hospitals as risky and dangerous places because of assumptions about disability, issues in communication, and judgments about quality of life, grief, and loss. Pastoral caregivers thus have the opportunity to combine sensitive care of individuals, families, and staff with advocacy that addresses stereotypes, assumptions, and gaps in their care and support.
This three-part on-demand webinar series includes:
- An Introduction to Understanding of Models of Disability and Terminology
- Dimensions of Grief and Loss in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Pastoral Strategies for Addressing Them
- Pastoral Care and Advocacy Beyond the Hospital Walls
Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
The National Collaborative on Faith and Disability 2015 Webinar SERIES (Collaborative on Faith and Disability)
While many agencies providing services and supports recognize the right to religious freedom, they seldom include spirituality in individual planning. Nor do they often help people participate in the spiritual activities or religious communities of their choice and/or tradition. Individuals and their families also often face a mixed response from congregations, even though many congregations and faith networks have established model programs and strategies for including people with disabilities.
This webinar series from Collaborative on Faith and Disability explores these dynamics and include the following on-demand webinars:
- Including Spirituality in Assessment, Evaluation, and Person-Centered Planning Processes
- Creative Strategies by Provider and Service Organizations in Addressing Spiritual Needs and Choices
- Congregational Strategies for Reaching Out to Agencies and Working With Them to Identify and Honor Spiritual Supports and Enable Inclusion and Ongoing Participation
- Strategies for Congregations to Use in Building Awareness and Commitment Within Congregation
- Best Practices and Resources for Moving From Inclusion to Belonging as Contributing, Valued Members of Faith Communities
The mission of the Collaborative on Faith and Disability is to support people with disabilities, their families, and those who support them by providing national and international leadership in the areas of research, education, service, and dissemination related to disability, religion, and inclusive supports.
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Multicultural Ministry with Children (Unitarian Universalist Association)
This webinar will offer food for thought for religious professionals wondering how to affirm the worth and dignity of families and individuals from marginalized groups as well as tips for assessing curriculum and other classroom resources for their multicultural sensibility.
Presented by Patricia Infante, CERG Faith Development Consultant with guest presenters.
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Creating Welcoming Multicultural UU Communities (Unitarian Universalist Association)
Fulfilling the affirmation and promise of the second principle requires that we attend carefully to systems of injustice in our midst and the hurts those systems cause. It requires that we be prophets, daring to work in this life for a Now that gets us closer to fulfilling the promise of our sixth principle: the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all. Dismantling systems of privilege and oppression within our community faith allows us to co-create the Beloved Community of Love and Justice that we aspire to.
Dean: Rev. Alicia Forde, Program Coordinator for Multiracial Congregations, Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).
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The Difficulty of Being Just: Including Those with Disabilities in Congregational Life (Unitarian Universalist Association)
This workshop examines attitudes and practices toward people with disabilities and will offer strategies for greater acceptance and inclusion.
Presented by Mark Bernstein, CERG Growth Development Consultant
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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.
