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

Fundraiser Week 1

Fall Fundraiser Week 1 Resource Highlights “Let all who thirst come to the water.” —Isaiah 55:1 The heart of our mission at Anabaptist Disabilities Network is to help every congregation to become a place where all who thirst for God find belonging. Please join us in this work by giving today. Here are the resources…
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Fall Fundraiser 2026

Fall Fundraiser 2026 “Let all who thirst come to the water.” —Isaiah 55:1 The heart of our mission at Anabaptist Disabilities Network is to help every congregation to become a place where all who thirst for God find belonging. ADN supports congregations to become more accessible through Barrier-Free Grants, curriculum for youth and adults with…
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Books on Dementia

Dementia Care The books in this list offer both first-hand accounts of dementia, theological reflections, and dementia-friendly worship resources for congregations. If you’d like to learn more about dementia, see our resource guide. Jarem Sawatsky, Dancing with Elephants: Mindfulness Training for Those Living with Dementia, Chronic Illness, or an Aging Brain (Red Canoe Press, 2017)…
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Books on Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a term that refers to minds that work in ways that are not considered “typical,” and can include people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD, and social anxiety. The books in this list offer resources for congregations about making worship and church life more inclusive of neurodiverse people. If you’d like to learn…
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Books on Mental Health

Mental Health and Illness The books listed below offer wisdom on a variety of topics related to mental health and mental illness. Some are theological reflections and resources for pastors and congregations, while others are memoirs about how mental illness has affected people’s lives. If you’d like to learn more about mental health and mental…
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Books on Disability Justice

Disability Justice The books in this list can provide important resources to congregations and individuals who are interested in working for justice for people with disabilities. They cover a variety of topics within disability justice including ableism, the treatment of people with disabilities in congregations, and the intersection of racism and ableism. Lamar Hardwick, How…
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