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Universal Design, Responsive Design: Keys for Welcoming Persons with Varied Abilities

Worshipers and congregation members certainly do not come in a “one size fits all” wrapping! As you gather for worship you will notice an array of gifts, but you may also see the areas of struggle each one brings to the community.

By:: Melissa Conner, Karen Roberts, Benjamin T. Conner, Barbara J. Newman and Reginald Smith
Tags:: congregations, disabilities, inclusive worship, symposium 2017, worship planning
Audio: posted on February 20, 2017

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How do worship planners and pastors best weave in best practices for including each one in the conversation with God in worship? Join us as we highlight ideas to get your congregation launched in the right direction as you include members with disabilities.

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