Worship for the Whole Body
ADN was one of 17 member organizations of the Disability Ministry Network that participated in a congregational research project on accessible worship with the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing, funded by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. Baylor published a resource for congregations based on the results of that research, Worship for the Whole Body: Creative Ideas for Multi-sensory Worship Practices.
Publications
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God’s First People
Bible Study God’s First People An Accessible Anabaptist Bible Study Accessible Theology God’s First People is a Bible Study curriculum created for adults with intellectual disabilities. Covering six key stories from the Old Testament, this curriculum is written in simple language, illustrated with intention, and embodied with a brief prayer and reflection activities. God’s First
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Baptism & Membership Curriculum
Baptism & Membership Believing & Belonging An Accessible Anabaptist Baptism & Membership Curriculum Accessible Theology Believing and Belonging is a baptism and membership curriculum for everybody, especially youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. Written at a third-grade reading level, with brilliant illustrations by Dona Park, these lessons interpret Bible stories from an Anabaptist perspective and
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Promoting Inclusion with Peers
Nurturing Belonging with Neurodiverse People Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, and other adults have a vital role to play in promoting understanding and acceptance of neurodiverse children and youth in faith communities. Children reflect what they observe. Adults can model acceptance when responding to words and actions: be open to a new way of thinking
Recommended Reading
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Resource Review: Believing and Belonging
Field Associate Sarah Werner reviews the anabaptist baptism & membership curriculum for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Book Review: Dancing with Elephants
Mindfulness Training for Those Living with Dementia, Chronic Illness, or an Aging Brain.
