by Larry Richman | Aug 12, 2021
Holding virtual Church meetings can introduce some unique challenges for those with disabilities. Here are some tips on helping everyone feel included, no matter the circumstance: Personally invite them to participate. Explore accessible formats with them. For...
by Larry Richman | Aug 11, 2021
Do you know someone who is deaf or hard of hearing? Do you know what to do and what to say? Here are some tips in an infographic from the Church. Ask how they want to be included and involved. When talking, make sure they can see your mouth. Get the person’s attention...
by Larry Richman | Jul 19, 2021
The Church video How I Hear God’s Voice: Jamila’s Story features Jamila, the only deaf member of her family. In the video, using sign language, Jamila shares how her eyes have become ears to hear the Savior and how service helps her view herself as Christ would....
by Larry Richman | Apr 14, 2021
When planning Church activities, it is important to keep in mind ways you can support people who have disabilities. Click on each graphic below to learn about 6 simple ways you can offer your support. To learn more, visit disabilities.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. ...
by Larry Richman | Mar 16, 2021
The Church has updated its resources to help individuals with disabilities. The new resources at disabilities.ChurchofJesusChrist.org include sections for the following: Individuals Parents and Caregivers Leaders and Teachers Teaching Strategies for Children with...
by Larry Richman | Aug 28, 2020
The Church has updated the Life Help resources available online and in the Gospel Library. Everyone needs help sometimes. Life is like that. In fact, God planned it to be that way. Mortality presents each of us with a wide variety of experiences and some are easier to...
by Larry Richman | Jul 6, 2020
Disability resources have been added to the Life Help section on the Church’s Gospel Library app. These resources from the website “Disability Resources” at disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org are now conveniently available in the Gospel Library...
by Larry Richman | Jun 4, 2020
The June 2020 Ensign has several articles about disabilities. Some of them appear in the printed edition and others are digital only (online and in the Gospel Library app). How Do I Talk to My Kids about Disabilities? What Church Leaders Are Saying about Disabilities...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2019
The Church has made a significant effort over many years to understand and meet the needs of members who are hard of hearing. Unfortunately, many members and leaders are not familiar with these systems that are available in meetinghouses and temples. These devices can...
by Larry Richman | Sep 19, 2019
Watch the new video “Two Purposes: Accepting and Including People with Disabilities” that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints created in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, the Congregation Kol Ami for all our people, and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 23, 2019
The Disability Resources section of the Church’s website has been updated at disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Nearly one in three households has someone with a disability. As a leader, you have a unique opportunity to support these members and their...
by Church News | Oct 15, 2018
The role of the stake and ward disability specialist is “to help facilitate increased participation and inclusion of Church members with disabilities.” Some responsibilities are including members with disabilities in Church meetings and activities, responding to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 10, 2018
Be My Eyes is a free mobile app that lets you be a blind person’s eyes anytime from anywhere in the world. With the press of a button, the app establishes a live video connection between sighted volunteers and blind or low-vision people. Every day, volunteers...
by Larry Richman | Jun 1, 2018
Families who are touched by disabilities need your love, help, and support. The article “4 Ways to Serve Families with Disabilities” from the June 2018 issue of the Ensign magazine explains that about 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of...
by Larry Richman | May 9, 2018
Young people with disabilities and their families want more than to be integrated or included. “They want to experience belonging,” said Dr. Erik Carter during a lecture at Brigham Young University. “We foster belonging not through programs but through relationships,”...
