News and notes from AMD, DHM/UMCD, DMC - 4 August 2023

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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DHM/UMCD

• Youth 2023: ASL version Be Bold
• St. Andrew UMC: Olivia Grace, interpreter
• CR: Deaf priest becomes new archdiocesan chaplain for deaf ministry
• Tom Hudspeth: Diversity is enriching all
  

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DMC

• AT Blog: Unraveling Accessibillity Crossword #2
• Newsweek: Suggesting a non-ableist headline
  
• Youth 2023: Disability is diversity
• Flying Kitty Monster: Amy Kenny discussion group, part 1
  
• WUNC: Durham disability pride parade
• Reeve Foundation: To be seen, to be heard, to be understood
• Rev. Rebecca Writes:  Disability Pride: 5 books to add to your list
• IN Disability Justice: Ableism in public health discourse
  

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Events

• August 24: DMN, The Changing Landscape of Disability and Ministry in Local Churches: Looking Forward. (Registration details coming.)
• August 28: GBCS/GCORR/DMC Ableism Curriculum
  
• September 23: Delaware Deaf Fest
• September 23: Church Interpreting Academy
• begins September 30, Be A Disciple: IFD357, The Suicide Bridge
  
• October 11: CRC Nurturing Belonging: Exploring Hospitality, Disability, and Theology
• November 3-5: UMCD Leadership Conference
  

Click here for a list of recurring events of interest to people in disability ministry.

Click here for a list of recurring events of interest to people in disability ministry.

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