News and notes from AMD, DHM/UMCD, DMC - 20 May 2022

Here are the highlights of postings this week from the Association of Ministers with Disabilities, Disability Ministries Committee, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries Committee, and UM Congress of the Deaf. Please note that many posts have additional comments and discussion which will not be reflected in these links.

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• Accessibility in Hybrid Worship and Meetings: Applying Universal Design to Benefit All
• "Be the light! Fiat lux": Elizabeth Bonker's address using AAC with transcript and ASL in video
  

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DHM/UMCD

• Hearing Health Matters: comparing OTC and traditional hearing aids
• The New Yorker: DeafBlind communities Protactile creation

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DMC

• Virginian-Pilot: Trinity UMC thrift shop
  
• National News: Toxic positivity harms the disabled community
  
• The Pondering Platypus: What does the Bible really say about healing?
  
• Religion News: My body is not a prayer request
  
• New Mobility: A spirit runs through us all
  
• Forbes: How to look for help
  
• Girl Scout's carrying rack for wheelchair users
  

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Events

• June 6-9: Institute on Theology and Disability, MTSO and hybrid
• June 13-17: Emergency Management Interpreter Training
• June 16: ADN, Dementia and Congregational Care
• June 23: PRC,  How Churches Can Help Alleviate Mental Health Stigmas and Support Those in Need
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• Covid-19 list of inclusion resources

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