Additional Resources

Infographics

Articles

Aging

Blind

“Building the Kingdom in Australia”

An Elephant in the Classroom

“Choosing to Live: Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts”

Chronic Illness

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Developmental Disability

Disability

Eating Disorders

Inclusion

Learning Disabilities

Mental Health

Physical Disabilities

Speech

“The Real Miracle”

Traumatic Brain Injury

Rediscovering God a fter a Serious Brain Injury

Objective: Help family members understand:

Things that are good to do when you meet someone with a disability.
All of God’s children can help one another.

Hymns and Songs:

“I Am a Child of God” (Children’s Songbook, 2–3)
“Every Star Is Different” (Children’s Songbook, 142–43)
“I’ll Walk with You” (Children’s Songbook, 140–41)
“Jesus Said Love Everyone” (Children’s Songbook, 61)
“Love One Another” (Hymns, no. 308)
“I’m Trying to Be like Jesus” (Children’s Songbook, 78)

Lesson for young children: As a family, read “Katie and Quincy” from the October 2018 Friend. Discuss the “Friends with Disabilities” section at the bottom of the story, including some of the things that are good to do and things that you should not do when you meet someone with a disability.

Activity for young children: Role-play meeting someone with a special need. Practice doing some of the things that you should do when you meet them. See if family members can guess what you are doing from the list of suggestions in the article.

Lesson for youth: As a family, read “Really Seeing the Gospel” from the October 2018 New Era. Then discuss the following:

What were some things that impressed you about Conner?
What were some things that Conner’s family and peers did that impressed you?
Can you share any experiences in your life where you have been influenced by an individual with a disability?
Do you have a disability? What are things others have done that have not been helpful? What are some things others have done that were helpful? How did these situations make you feel?
How can you help all of God’s children feel loved and welcome?

Challenge: Identify at least one thing you could do this week to help all of God’s children feel loved and welcome in situations you will be in.

Helpful Resources:
“How Do I Talk to M y Kids about Disabilities?,” Ensign, June 2020, 58–59

Here are some tips on helping everyone feel included, no matter the distance.

Personally invite them to participate.
Explore accessible formats with them. For example, many online meeting formats offer a feature to turn on closed captions while meeting. See what else could be done to meet individual needs in your area.
Be sure to give them opportunities to respond in class discussions.
For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, make sure they can see the teacher and class members.
Follow up to make sure they had a good experience and if any changes need to be made.

For more ideas about making church a good experience for members with disabilities please see: disability.churchofjesuschrist.org

Many missionary opportunities are available for members with disabilities who have a desire to serve a mission. If you feel the Spirit prompting you to serve a mission, communicate your desire to your parents or caregiver and your bishop or branch president. To learn more about missionary opportunities for members with disabilities, please visit ChurchofJesusChrist.org/service-missionary or seniormissionary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

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