How To Interact With Children With Disabilities at Church

How To Interact With Children With Disabilities at Church

Wondering how to interact with children with disabilities in your kidmin program? If you’ve never been around children with special needs or have had limited interactions with them, you might not feel comfortable or knowledgeable. Read these helpful tips and share them with your kidmin team.

Welcoming People with Disabilities Into Church Life and Service

Caroline Winograd’s family faces unique challenges. Her oldest son, David, has a rare genetic condition and is non-speaking. But like every other family at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia, the Winograds are all warmly welcomed into the life of the church.  “David is always cared for,” said Winograd. “A place is always made for him, and he’s always integrated as much as he wants to be.” Shortly after David, now 13, was born, the Win…