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UCCDM Publications
Disability Theology Lectionary Commentary can be found here: https://uccdm.org/category/dtlc/
Looking for resources to become an A2A congregation? Check out our A2A Resource and Information page.
UCCDM Disability Etiquette Trifold- PRINTABLE PDF!
A2A Disability Etiquette Guide 2018 PDF by UCCDM also available in print, contact UCCDM for availability.
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Widening the Welcome Conferences Archives
Workshops and Presentations from Widening the Welcome 2013: Long Beach
Workshops and Presentations from Widening the Welcome 2015: Hartford
Worship Resources from the UCC Disabilities Ministries
Other Resources
Compilation of Books about Disabilities and Mental Health
World Council of Churches statement on disabilities 2016 “The Gift of Being”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a UCC Curriculum available to assist in preparing persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities for Confirmation?
A: No. There is no UCC developed curriculum that had been designed for this purpose. We have notified UCC Resources of this need. Many local pastors have developed their own resources for this purpose. If you are interested in volunteering to develop a resource to meet this need, please contact the UCCDM Secretary. One resource for meeting this need that the UCCDM Board has directed people to is the Elizabeth Boggs Center; William “Bill” Gaventa at the Boggs Center is one of the experts in developmental disabilities whom we turn to, he has spoken at Widening the Welcome, and often will respond to email–feel free to google him.
Q: Our church is planning/exploring renovations to become accessible. What funding resources may be available to assist with this?
A: The UCC does not offer grants to assist church buildings in becoming accessible. The Cornerstone Fund is available to assist local churches with loans for renovations, including those to create accessibility. It has been inquired if Neighbors in Need funds can be used for accessibility purposes, but no firm answer has been received. Some UCC Conferences may have some resources that offer very limited matching funds; so check there. It would also be helpful to inform UCCDM of the accessibility renovations and costs you are looking to fund, as it is often the case that grants are not available because the need for grants can not be demonstrated.
Visit the Cornerstone Fund website to learn more.