Spiritual Support & Services
Upcoming Webinars
AUGUST
Date: August 26 at 11 a.m.
Topic: It's Not So Different!: Supporting People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their Families in Times of Grief & Loss
Speaker: Rev. Bill Gaventa
OCTOBER
Date: TBA
Topic: The Power of "How": People with I/DD in Congregational Leadership
Speaker: TBA
Webinars (Archived)
Building Relationships through Mutual Connection with Non-Speaking Individuals
Creative Strategies for Inclusive Digital Worship
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Power of Spirituality in Inclusive, Quality Supports
Resources
Christian
Vulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality
Author: Thomas E. Reynolds
Disability and the Way of Jesus: Holistic Healing the Gospels and in the Church
Author: Bethany McKinney
The Bible, Disability, and the Church: A New Vision of the People of God
Author: Amos Young
Islam
- EnabledMuslim, a project of American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP), is an online community for spiritual and practical support for Muslims with disabilities and their loved ones. http://www.enabledmuslim.org/
- MUHSEN (Watch video) provides a range of accessible services, education, resources, and programs to encourage inclusion in your masjid. https://muhsen.org/
Jewish
- Article: http://www.
enabledmuslim.org/wp-content/ uploads/2014/09/Promoting- Inclusiveness-for-People-with- Disabilities.pdf - Gateways provide free resources for Shabbat and Jewish holidays on their website. http://www.jgateways.org/
Resources - Jewish Disability Awareness Month Guide: https://
inclusioninnovations.com/wp- content/uploads/2020/12/Final- JDAM-2021-Guide-12.14.20.pdf - How Inclusive Are We Congregation Assessment: https://cdn.
fedweb.org/fed-2/2/Synagogue% 2520Self-Assessment%2520-% 2520Revised.pdf
Articles
ARTICLES
- Presbyterian Today (Jan. 18, 2021)
Is your digital ministry leaving out people with disabilities?
How to welcome all into the 21st century
-Sarah McKenney
Multi-faith Books
- From Longing to Belonging—A Practical Guide to Including People with Disabilities and Mental Health Conditions in Your Faith Community by Shelly Christensen
- Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism
by Barbara J Newman - Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including Kids with Special Needs by Katie Wetherbee
- Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations by Erik W Carter
About Us
Your Help
Partnerships
Follow Us
Stone Belt Arc is the local chapter of The Arc in Monroe County. The Arc is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community. The combined strength of local Arcs, The Arc of Indiana and The Arc of the United States makes The Arc the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Learn more about The Arc by visiting www.arcind.org and www.thearc.org.