Churches and ministries are encouraged to observe or celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday and Deaf Awareness Sunday. Just about any time of the year is good. Below are some resources for your Disability Awareness Sunday and Deaf Awareness Sunday. If you find your church is lacking accessibility, strongly consider implementing an Accessibility Coordinator position to support your church’s inclusion efforts.
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Scripture Reading Videos
These videos are read by a person with a disability and includes a sign language interpreter. Add them to your worship.
Mark 2 – Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
Matthew 9 – Jesus Heals 2 Blind Men
Luke 14 – Parable of the Great Banquet
Mark 7 – Jesus Heals a Deaf Man
Bible Studies
Here are two Bible studies to choose from. They also include information regarding sensory loss related to the study. On subsequent pages, you will have it in large print for persons who need it.
Mark 9 Study – Jesus Heals 2 Blind Men
Mark 7 Study – Jesus Heals a Deaf Man
Bulletin Inserts
Click here and choose from a variety of disability-related bulletin inserts.
Click here for a variety of deaf-related bulletin inserts. Consider alternating all month long when your church observes these special Sundays.
Worship Liturgy
Here are 2 liturgies that includes prayers and Scripture readings.
Worship Liturgy 1
Worship Liturgy 2 (church kit)
Deaf awareness resources
Disability-Friendly Hymns
The Disability Ministries Committee of The UMC offers a list of hymns. Click here.
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