Education and Awareness

Nondisabled church leaders and congregation members must educate themselves on the experiences of disabled people and increase their own awareness of the barriers people with disabilities face in the church. When we are informed, we begin to notice barriers and act to address them.

ADN offers educational guides, webinars, and lesson plans written from an Anabaptist perspective on how our faith intersects with disabilities and mental illness. These resources are useful for Sunday School classes seeking an introduction to disability theology or pastors hoping to increase their own awareness of their congregation.

Publications

Join Us

All In The newest venture of Anabaptist Disabilities Network, made possible by a grant from the Lily Foundation Join Us Become an “All In” congregation! If that sounds like you, we invite you to join All In: Immersive Worship for Everybody. We’re inviting congregations to embark on a 5-year journey of transforming Sunday mornings into…
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All In

All In The newest venture of Anabaptist Disabilities Network, made possible by a grant from the Lilly Foundation In April 2025 Mennonite Health Services Association and Anabaptist Disabilities Network received a grant from the Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative to launch the “All In: Immersive Worship for Everybody” Project. ADN is…
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Accessibility & Funding

Accessibility and Funding ADN offers guides, audits, and grants for addressing the church building and physical barriers faced by people with disabilities and mental illness. Publications Recommended Reading
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Church Policies

Church Policies The needs and wants of each member of a church body often conflict with those of other members. Leaders may find that, as they work to become a place of belonging for those with disabilities and mental illness, the accommodations needed by one person are in opposition to another person’s needs. ADN offers…
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Education & Awareness

Education and Awareness Nondisabled church leaders and congregation members must educate themselves on the experiences of disabled people and increase their own awareness of the barriers people with disabilities face in the church. When we are informed, we begin to notice barriers and act to address them. ADN offers educational guides, webinars, and lesson plans…
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Accessible Faith Formation

Accessible Faith Formation When providing Christian Education for people with disabilities, church leaders can choose to integrate the disabled person into group of their non-disabled peers or to create opportunities for faith formation that are tailored to the disabled person’s needs and gifts. In either scenario, the curriculum and activities must be adapted so the…
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