Opening Doors

ADN's Blog on Disabilities and Accessibility

New Barrier-Free Grant for Congregations
New support for congregations to become more accessible
ADN Names New Executive Director, Eldon Stoltzfus
Announcement of new Executive Director and staff changes
Communion and Food Allergies
Food sensitivities can be a hidden barrier to participation in the life of the church.
Making Room for Christmas
How can we make room for the holy by embracing the unexpected and welcoming one another this holiday season?
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, how do we reach out to those who are lonely?
The Hope of Waiting
The season of Advent is about the hope of waiting. When you're the caregiver to a child with a disability, your life is all about waiting. Waiting for the next doctor's appointment, physical therapy session, counseling session . . .
New Disabilities:
Mark Pickens encountered a disability of low vision as a teenager. Though God promises to be with us through life's transitions, life in the wake of a new disability can feel hopeless. Mark shares Ron Kovic's story of moving from despair to blessing.
Would you sit with me awhile?
To know pain and suffering is to be human. Sometimes in times of pain, loss, and suffering, what is needed is less advice and more companionship.