by Larry Richman | Jun 21, 2023
The Church has added more resources for people with disabilities, including Bible Videos in ASL and audio description formats, 25 translated disability resource videos, and new and translated gospel symbols in nine languages. Bible Videos in ASL. The Church’s Bible...
by Larry Richman | Dec 19, 2022
Gospel Language Symbols are images to help you teach Church principles and doctrine. These symbols can be particularly helpful for members who cannot speak, but they can benefit anyone who prefers to use a visual image to represent words and phrases...
by Larry Richman | Sep 2, 2022
New information is available to assist those who are deaf or hard of hearing or have disabilities. The Church’s Disabilities page has been updated online and the content is also available on the Gospel Library app in the Life Help section. The updates include...
by Larry Richman | Feb 4, 2022
Every third household in the Church has a person with some kind of disability. Do we welcome them enough at church? Church should be a safe, welcoming place for anyone who wants to attend and worship. Watch the video “Two Purposes: Accepting and Including People...
by Larry Richman | Jan 19, 2022
The Church provides resources that can help teachers better serve people of all abilities. One of these resources is a video series with techniques teachers can use to help all children learn in the classroom, especially in cases where a child has a disability. See...
by Larry Richman | Jan 13, 2022
The Church has put together a Frequently Asked Questions section on the disabilities website to help us gain insights on how to best serve those in our ward who have disabilities. Take a look, and see how the information can help you gain greater insight and ideas on...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2021
Parents and caregivers of people with disabilities may have many questions. “Why did this happen to my child? Was it because of something I did?” “Can my child with a disability serve a mission?” “How can I help others understand my...
by Larry Richman | Dec 8, 2021
Disability Specialists A bishopric or stake presidency may call a ward or stake disability specialist to help individuals and families who have disabilities or who are caregivers of those with disabilities (see General Handbook, 38.8.28.9). The disability specialist...
by Larry Richman | Oct 29, 2021
The Church provides technology to help those who are hard of hearing. These systems in meetinghouses and temples can help, even if you use a hearing aid. Meetinghouses Meetinghouses have two types of systems that function in the chapel and in the cultural hall. (The...
by Larry Richman | Oct 25, 2021
For some people, a full-time proselyting mission isn’t a possibility. However, a service mission can be a great opportunity to use their talents to serve. Find out what kinds of service missions are available, and share this information with those who might benefit....
by Larry Richman | Oct 20, 2021
We often think of people with disabilities as people we can serve. But everyone, despite any limitations they may have, can also serve others and participate in the Church See these disability resources provided by the Church and find a way to help someone else find...
by Larry Richman | Oct 4, 2021
Most of the videos available in the Church’s Gospel Media library can be streamed with closed-captioning. You can toggle captions on and off by clicking the CC button that appears at the bottom of the video player. Some videos also have closed-captioning in...
by Larry Richman | Sep 8, 2021
Having a disability can raise some deep questions, both for the individual and their loved ones. Understanding the principles surrounding this topic can offer more hope and strength. The Church’s website about disabilities provides an overview of what is taught...
by Larry Richman | Sep 6, 2021
Food allergies and reactions to food can have a significant effect on a person’s physical and emotional health and ability to participate in Church meetings and activities. How can we administer the sacrament in a way that ensures the safety of someone who has food...
by Larry Richman | Aug 30, 2021
Service animals often accompany people with particular disabilities to help them with their day-to-day activities. Other people have animals for emotional support. Are both service animals and emotional support animals allowed in Church buildings? Definitions A...
