Befriending the Stranger

Jean Vanier

The founder of L'Arche and co-founder of Faith and Light, communities with and for people with disabilities, Jean Varnier reflects on who we are and how we build our communities. In a series of six meditative pieces, and in the midst of all the violence and corruption of the world, he invites us to create new places of belonging where each one is loved and accepted with one's own fragility, abilities and disabilities.

Paulist Press

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 131

Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x .4

 $15.95  

Child by Child: Supporting Children with Learning Differences and their Families

Susan Richardson

A how-to guide to integrate children and youth with special needs into church programs and activities, including worship. Includes how to train volunteers and staff for hands-on work with children and youth who have special needs. Provides a theological grounding for the inclusion of people with learning differences and disabilities in the life of a congregation. Integrating children and teens with learning differences into church programs is a growing priority for nearly all congregations, large and small, yet many feel ill-equipped to “manage” those with special needs in their classrooms, programs and worship. This new guidebook for churches is designed to help integrate children and teens with learning differences—and their families—into the fabric of everyday church life. A useable on-the-ground resource for church leaders with specific suggestions, samples, and processes for adapting curricula, training volunteers, and supporting parents and caregivers, this guide is grounded in theological principles for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of a congregation. It begins by focusing on human relationships instead of programs. Expanding the church’s awareness and understanding of inclusion is done with respect and achieved by extending the gospel of welcome to all. An extensive annotated bibliography of support materials is included.

Morehouse Publishing

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0

 $14.00  

Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, & Congregations

Eric W. Carter

People with disabilities often lack the opportunities and supports to fully participate in the faith community of their choice. Congregations and service providers will change that with this groundbreaking inclusion guide. Bringing his practical ideas to life with anecdotes, quotes, and examples of successful strategies, Erik Carter helps readers assess how welcoming a congregation is for people with disabilities, break down barriers to inclusion, design inclusive religious education programs, and actively support the spiritual preferences of people with disabilities. Includes photocopiable forms for identifying "indicators of welcome," encouraging community outreach, and gathering information about support needs.

Paul H. Brookes Publishing

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 236

Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.06 x .55

 $27.95  

Many Ways to Learn: A Kid's Guide to LD

Judith M. Stern and Uzi Ben-Ami, Ph.D.

For a lot of kids, dealing with a learning disability can be like climbing a mountain. It can be difficult and overwhelming. But with the right tools, support, and guides, kids can successfully reach the top of their mountain. This new edition of the classic book Many Ways to Learn gives kids with learning disabilities reassurance and knowledge to live confidently with their disability. This book provides easy-to-use tips, information, and strategies for kids to take on their disability, as well as empowering them to feel better and more capable. Updated and expanded throughout, Many Ways to Learn, Second Edition also includes information on how to involve counselors and parents as a supportive climbing team as well setting goals and specific tips for kids with each kind of learning disability.

Magination Press

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 8.97 x 7.07 x .33

 $9.95  

Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets

Barbara Esham

David's teacher asks for a parent conference when David's behavior distracts the rest of the class. David, however, comes up with his own wiggle fidget cures that he shares at the meeting, combining creativity and practicality that just may help others with the wiggle fidgets. Part of The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series.

mainstreamconnections.org

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 29

Dimensions: 10.0x x10.1 x .4

 $16.95