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One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings...

In a world that often misunderstands or underestimates the capabilities and worth of individuals with disabilities, Accompanying Disability offers a compassionate, faithful model for nurturing relationships with loved ones with disabilities based on mutual respect, dignity, and affection, rather than patronizing attitudes or pity.

An estimated one in 5 households has a child with a disability. Many of these families miss out on church due to a lack of physical or social accommodations. And while ministry leaders want to help, they often don't know how to with limited space, budget, and trained volunteers. Churches must understand the challenges that disability families face so they can remove barriers to biblical fellowship.

American Christianity tends to view disabled persons as problems to be solved rather than people with experiences and gifts that enrich the church. Churches have generated policies, programs, and curricula geared toward "including" disabled people while still maintaining "able-bodied" theologies, ministries, care, and leadership. Ableism--not a lack of ramps, finances, or accessible worship—is the biggest obstacle for disabled ministry in America.

With cerebral palsy binding him to a wheelchair and slowing his speech, Todd's physical weaknesses have always been apparent. He's never had the option of hiding his weaknesses. Escape - impossible. But through God's movement in the trials, Todd became deeply thankful for what many would consider devastating. Weak Is the New Strong is an invitation to journey through Todd's touching stories and dynamic biblical explorations of God's view of weakness, and to discover how your greatest weakness - whatever it is - can be transformed by God's strength.

Hosted by Christine Boyle, "Disability and Faith - Invited In" is a podcast that explores the intersection of disability, caregiving, and faith. Christine is the mother of two adult children with disabilities—Courteney, who went home to Jesus in 2022 at the age of 21, and Kevin, who joined the Boyle family through adoption from El Salvador in 2013. With over two decades of lived experience, Christine shares the real and raw stories of the disability journey—the joys, the struggles, the griefs, and the victories. Her contagious hope and joy point listeners back to Christ, who meets us in ...

Disability and the Church is a podcast aiming to equip us to truly be inclusive and welcoming to all. I, Emily, Disability Advisor for the Diocese of Leicester, wanted a space where we can chat about all kinds of different areas in disability inclusion and how they might translate to our church settings. I hope it is a friendly and fun place for us to learn new things and challenge ourselves! If you have a topic or discussion you'd love to hear happen then get in touch: emily.williams@leccofe.org Follow me on twitter to join the discussion: @mrsemwilliams

Disabling the Church is a podcast by the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary. This series amplifies the voices, giftedness, and perspectives of disabled people, challenging ableist biases and reimagining the church as a space of true belonging. Through conversations with scholars, ministers, and community members, the podcast explores how the church can dismantle barriers—physical, theological, and cultural—to create a more inclusive and enriched faith community.Learn more about the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary at ...

Welcome to Church Meets Disability! Go on a journey with me as I interview people with disabilities, their families, and ministry leaders. Let’s listen and learn together what happens when church meets disability. Thanks so much for joining me. Subscribe so you can join the monthly journey!

This is a podcast talking about disability, dignity, and hope. From brief talks called Well Dweller Moments, to honest and open conversations with leaders, authors, and friends sharing about their relationship to the disabled life; this podcast is meant to reveal the life of disability as being full of dignity and shared hope for the future! Thank you for listening! www.atthebottomofthewell.com