News and notes from AMD, 31 August 2018

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Mental Health Ministries, Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf:
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Deaf Ministry Boot Camp, Maryland (added information)
https://www.umdisability.org/181013.pdf
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The Arc opposes confirmation of Kavanaugh
https://www.disabilityadvocacynetwork.org/thearc/app/onestep-write-a-letter?0&engagementId=489014
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1 in 4 adults have a disability
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/1-in-4-u-s-adults-has-a-disability-cdc-says/
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Accessibility should be the norm
https://sns360.org/blog/accessibility-should-be-the-norm/
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Deaf community in Sri Lanka
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2329320320428151&id=260161100677427
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Deaf and Methodist in Ghana
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Persons-with-hearing-impairment-lament-neglect-at-public-offices-hospitals-678517
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HOH Scouts, one from a UMC-sponsored troop, among nominees for 2018 Oticon Focus on People Awards
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2018/08/22/vote-for-this-life-scout/
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Be A Disciple accessible media short course
https://www.beadisciple.com/online-christian-courses/ifd199-make-your-digital-content-more-accessible/
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Northeastern Jurisdiction Deaf Ministry Conference, November 9-10
https://www.umcd.org/newsnej/1811info.pdf
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