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Access Ministries
 
for Individuals with Disabilities
 
 
“For you created my inmost being, you
knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made”  Psalm 139:13
 
Our goal is to support and nurture Individuals with disabilities within our Church body and in the community, demonstrating by our actions that we believe all people to have intrinsic value; uniquely created and wholly loved by God.
 
 
Access Ministries offers:
 
IN-CLASS SUPPORT   Each child is supported within his or her age-group Sunday School classroom by a trained Access Ministry team member. 

INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING   Each child’s unique learning needs are addressed in a joint planning meeting with the teachers, parents, and ministry team members. This is usually an informal meeting after the child’s first Sunday, but the ministry coordinator is available to meet with the parents prior to their child’s attendance if desired.

1:1 SUPPORT   If the parents desire, or it becomes apparent that the child needs a more structured and supported environment than the regular Sunday School classroom, a 1:1 team member is available to work with the child in a dedicated classroom during the 9:40 a.m. service each Sunday.

DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING   Ongoing training is available to those who would like to know more about disabilities and how to support those who have a disability in the classroom, at home, or in the community.
 
 
SPECIAL EVENTS
Kids Night Out, family support groups, and other special events will be held throughout the year to support our members with disabilities and their families.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
This support is available to anyone experiencing difficulty accessing classrooms, the Sanctuary, the restroom, or other areas.

ADULT SUPPORT
The Access Ministry can work with adults with disabilities to find a Bible study class, attend the service, and get connected with other adults in service to the church.

 
We also can assist our senior members!

• Hearing assists for those who are having a difficult time hearing the service.
• Large print Bibles and other assists for those having a difficult time seeing the lesson.
 
 

 
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