Friday, October 21, 2016

News and notes from AMD - 10/21/16

NYT disability series: Inspiring
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/opinion/i-dont-want-to-be-inspiring.html

Ranks of ex-pastors grow
https://baptistnews.com/article/the-ranks-of-ex-pastors-grow-as-some-join-nones-and-dones/#.WAeZZeArLIX

Illness as metaphor: exploring the language of illness and its meaning
https://lisadiedrich.org/2016/10/02/illness-as-metaphor-2016/

Language changes to make your church mental health friendly
http://www.robert-vore.com/blog/2016/10/11/4-language-changes-to-make-your-church-more-mental-health-friendly

Assisted dying as shame relief
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/beware-of-assisted-dying-as-shame-relief-former-human-rights-commissioner-says

Advocacy: CRT wheelchair access
http://blog.ncart.us/crt-wheelchair-accessories-legislation-update/

Free webinar with Sharon McCart of DMC
http://www.prcli.org/event/free-webinar-becoming-a-barrier-free-congregation/?instance_id=18
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