Mar 18, 2013 Posted by Jolene

2013 Accessibility Summit Is Coming Soon!

The 2013 Accessibility Summit is only a month away, and I’m already counting the days. The Summit is like a special needs family reunion where parents of kids with special needs and special needs ministry leaders come together to network, attend workshops, and get a peek at the latest and greatest special needs products and ideas. When’s... read more

Nov 8, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Special Needs Ministry Dollars: 10 Ways to Spend Them

Does your special needs ministry have some funds to be spent before the year ends? My good friend, Amy Fenton Lee, from The Inclusive Church came up with a list of 10 thrifty ways to use them. 10 Ways to Spend Special Needs Ministry Dollars Here’s a quick run down of Amy’s top notch list: Orange Conference + Preconference Ticket = $348... read more

Aug 16, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Surviving to Thriving DVD: Win a Free Copy!

Surviving to Thriving is a new, special needs ministry DVD created by the children’s ministry curriculum crew at Orange. If your special needs ministry wants to train volunteers, this DVD is a good starting place. Surviving to Thriving with Amy Fenton Lee Amy Fenton Lee, who hosts the popular and informative special needs blog, ... read more

Apr 26, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Out and About: Accessibility Summit, 2012

Last weekend, McClean Bible Church in the Washington, DC area held its annual Accessibility Summit. The conference reaches out to the special needs community – families, professionals, and ministries. Last December my proposed topic, Managing Your Time Without Losing Your Mind, was accepted as one of the Family Track workshops. Ever since then,... read more

Feb 14, 2012 Posted by Jolene

This Key Ministry Resource Is My Valentine’s Day Sweetheart

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone in special needs land! Riding the Sugar High Between snitching the candy your kids brought home from school parties and/or celebrating the holiday with your sweetie, maybe you’re riding a sugar high. With that in mind, this post is a short and sweet peek at a sweetheart of a special needs resource from... read more