Resources

Toward the Goal is an ELCA resource for full inclusion of people who are differently-abled into the life of the church.
Different Gifts, One Spirit is an ELCA practical resource on working with rostered leaders and seminarians who are differently-abled.
The Lutheran Network for Mental Illness/ Brain Disorders is distributed by the Vocation and Education Program Unit. This brochure describes the work of this ELCA/LCMS steering committee, and includes some basic facts about mental illness and brain disorder. Available by contacting us.
The ELCA Accessibility Guide: How to Plan an Accessible Meeting is a guide can be used to plan a meeting which will be welcoming and inclusive of all people with all types of disabilities. The guide can also be used for churches which are trying to become fully inclusive of people with disabilities.
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services Bethesda An organization providing services and support to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the United States and internationally.
Lutheran Disability Ministry LDM uses Camping ministry and Bible studies to equip congregational leaders with knowledge and skills to minister to people with disabilities.

Interfaith Disability Connection is a resource for faith communities. Much of the news is local from Georgia, however, in addition to some other nice resources, particularly noteworthy is IDC’s blog which discusses everything from to specific disabilities to other religious views of disabilities to advocacy issues.
A Different Light is an artistic outlet of poems, stories and nonfiction written by and about people with disabilities
National Coalition for Disability Rights an advocacy website with news and opinions about current disability issues.
"A Church of All and for All" a Statement from the World Council of Churches" about disability ministry in the church. The statement details some history and then explores some of the ways that age old theological concepts can help us look at and think about disability and at times be challenged.
"On the Road to Congregational Inclusion" from the Elizabeth Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities is a resource for how to better include people with disabilities in the life of a congregation. Specific chapters discuss topics such as pastoral counseling, religious education for people of many ages, and resources for worship.