Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Safer Sanctuaries for People with Disabilities

 Introducing…

A BRAND-NEW RESOURCE FOR DISABILITY MINISTRY!

 Chapter 15 in Safer Sanctuaries: Nurturing Trust in Faith Communities is about “Safer Sanctuaries for People with Disabilities.”

Safer Sanctuaries cover, a stylized church cross-section

  •         Written in collaboration with the Disability Ministries Committee.
  •         All new content.
  •         Acknowledges the reality of the different challenges and needs that disability ministry faces compared to other ministry areas.
  •         Includes a new working definition of “vulnerable adults.”
  •        Discusses protective factors in communications, environmental safety, support systems, caregiving, emergencies, and transportation.
  •         Offers tips for staff and volunteer training.
  •         The Appendix provides five case scenarios for dialogue and training.

Safer Sanctuaries: Nurturing Trust in Faith Communities (Discipleship Resources, 2023) is available through Upper Room Books in hard copy or e-book formats: https://upperroombooks.com/book/safer-sanctuaries/

Order your copy now and let your church know of the need to widen its Safe Sanctuaries TM policies and training to include disability-related procedures!

Send your feedback and ideas for training and resources to information@umcdmc.org. 

Disability Ministries of the United Methodist Church with UMC and DMC logos
A partner ministry of the General Commission on Religion and Race


https://www.umcdmc.org

this announcement can be downloaded at our website:

https://umcdmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/23ac_sanctuaries.docx

https://umcdmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/23ac_sanctuaries.pdf


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