News and Announcements
Read recent announcements and press releases on this page. Stay up to date on resources, publications, and personnel changes at Anabaptist Disabilities Network by subscribing to ADN’s News & Announcements emails.
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All In Kickoff Retreat at Laurelville
Last week 41 participants from 19 congregations in 9 states gathered for a retreat to kick off the All In Project at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
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ADN Honors Disabilities Pioneer
Dean Preheim-Bartel, a forerunner in disability ministry, died on February 5, 2026, in Goshen, Indiana at the age of 78. Dean was a leader of disability and mental health ministry for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Mennonite Mutual Aid (MMA).
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We Are Able Camp at Amigo Centre
We Are Able, a service-learning camp for adults with intellectual disabilities, will be held this summer at Amigo Centre in Sturgis, Michigan.
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ADN Welcomes New Board President
Jonathan Shively began his role as board president of Anabaptist Disabilities Network on February 1, 2026.
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All In Congregations
Nineteen congregations have been chosen to participate in the All In collaborative project, exploring ways to worship that are multisensory and accessible for people of all ages and abilities, especially children with disabilities.
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Blessed is the Body
Anabaptist Disabilities Network and Herald Press invite you to a webinar with Tatum Tricarico, author of Blessed is the Body, a Lenten devotional centered around disability justice.

