Disability Advocacy & Education at Denominational Gatherings
ADN offers workshops, exhibits, accessibility services at 2025 MC USA Convention and Annual Conference
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ADN and Church of the Brethren Renew Partnership
ADN and the CoB’s Discipleship and Leadership Formation department renewed their partnership to provide training, education, and resources that support congregations in becoming more inclusive of people with disabilities and mental illness.
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New Bible Study Curriculum for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
The Story of God’s First People draws from key stories of the Old Testament with an Anabaptist perspective.
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MHS Association & Anabaptist Disabilities Network Receive $1.2 Million Grant for Accessible Children’s Worship Initiative
“All IN: Immersive Worship for Everybody” project will increase involvement in worship and in the faith community.
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Introducing Camp KIND!
Register for this family camp for children with disabilities, June 30 – July 3!
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On Connections: Optic Nerves and Church Community
In this engaging interview, Eleanor Habecker shares stories of connection related to her blindness and faith.
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Journeying Towards Belonging
Communications Director Emily Hunsbaker presents “Journeying Towards Belonging: Sharing our Gifts and Enriching our Communities.” Incorporating the gifts of people with disabilities in our congregations, Emily welcomes viewers to begin the journey of becoming a place where people with disabilities share in the ministry of the congregation.
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After We’re Gone
Attorney Jennifer Lile and Stewardship Consultant Lyle Miller discuss the unique aspects of estate planning for families of those with disabilities.
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ADN Receives Estate Gift
MHS Association Estate Gift to Support Work of Anabaptist Disabilities Network
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Creating Spaces of Welcome
ADN’s free tool to assess a church’s accessibility to people with disabilities and mental illness.
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Church of the Brethren Annual Conference
Accessibility Services, Equipping Session, Giveaways, and more!
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Book Review: Dancing with Elephants
Mindfulness Training for Those Living with Dementia, Chronic Illness, or an Aging Brain.
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Service Opportunities for Young Adults
Register for We Are Able 2024
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Nurturing Accessible Family Ministry
Webinar with Bonnie & Lyle Miller on welcoming families impacted by disability and neurodiversity.
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Believing and Belonging
ADN field associates Bonnie Miller and Denise Reesor and executive director Jeanne Davies discuss exploring membership with people who have intellectual disabilities.
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Becoming the Baptized Body
Dr. Sarah Jean Barton and Jeanne Davies discuss baptism and church membership with particular attention to people with intellectual disabilities.
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New Baptism Curriculum for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Believing and Belonging: an accessible Anabaptist membership curriculum
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Seeking Opportunities
Immanuel Mennonite Church’s experiences auditing their accessibility and addressing their congregation’s barriers to belonging.
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Fostering Spaces of Advocacy
Waterford Mennonite Church’s experience forming a disabilities committee and filling out the Congregational Accessibility Survey.
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Scripture Based Play
Ambler Mennonite uses Legos to engage with Scriptures across ages and abilities.
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Litany of Dedication
New Creation Fellowship in Newton, KS, dedicates their new lift, which makes their sanctuary accessible to all.
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A Small World
ADN field associate and board member Jon-Erik Misz, MDiv, LCSW, speaks on trauma, resiliency, and hope for children who experienced difficult times.
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Accessible Digital Communications
ADN field associate Katie Smith leads this workshop on creating print documents that everyone can read and access.
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Accessible Print Communications
ADN field associate Katie Smith leads this workshop on creating print documents that everyone can read and access.
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Dementia and Memory Loss
ADN field associate Heddie Sumner provides education on dementia: what it is, how to communicate with those affected, and how congregations can continue to minister to people affected and their caregivers.
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Estate Planning
Representatives from Everence, an Anabaptist financial agency, discuss estate planning for families with a dependent disabled family member.
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Churchwide Change, Part 2
Janelle Bitikofer offers practical ways for congregations to engage in mutual care by reducing stigma and supporting people who experience mental illness.
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Churchwide Change, Part 1
Janelle Bitikofer offers an introduction to mental illness: what it is, causes, symptoms, and ideas for providing mutual support to those affected in our communities.
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Do We Want to Get Well?
Amy Julia Becker reflects on God’s call to healing, both within ourselves and within relationships.
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Mutual Care in Difficult Times
Keith Dow, Katie Smith, Leonard Dow, and Jeanne Davies discuss practices of sharing joys and hardships in the church community.
