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Universal Design and Responsive Design

Barbara J. Newman, Director of Church Services at All Belong and one of CICW's program affiliates, shares a definition of Universal and Responsive Designs.

May 22, 2020
Universal Design for Worship in Action: Cultural, Curricular, and Personal Application

2020 Symposium on Worship | Seminar

February 17, 2020

Worship and Faith Formation through the Life Cycle

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Seminar

April 16, 2019
Pearls, Promises, and Potholes: A Traffic Report from the Intersections of Faith, Ministry, Theology, and Disability

A presentation and discussion with Rev. Bill Gaventa, hosted by Barbara J. Newman

October 26, 2018

Congregations and Persons with Dementia: A Story and Ideas to Try

TOGETHER is a new Bible study curriculum designed to include, appeal to, and challenge adults of varying abilities. The new curriculum is building community in ways that enrich worship in congregations and congregation members with dementia.

December 8, 2017
Barbara J. Newman on Adult Inclusive Small Group Bible Studies

TOGETHER is a new Bible study curriculum designed to include, appeal to, and challenge adults of varying abilities. It aims to build community in ways that may enrich congregational worship.

September 29, 2017
Ten Ways to be More Inclusive and Welcoming in Worship and Church Life

Here are helpful suggestions for congregations who strive to include people across the full spectrum of abilities in their small group settings and beyond.

August 3, 2017

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.

February 20, 2017
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Church

With one in 68 individuals being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is likely that your worshiping community already includes someone with ASD. If you are a pastor, worship leader, musician, church school teacher, or church volunteer, discover specific ways to identify, interact with, and worship with persons with ASD.

February 15, 2017
Barbara J. Newman on Visual Hospitality in Worship: More than Large Print

The older you get, the more likely you are to experience visual loss. Disability and advocacy expert Barbara J. Newman describes sight-related worship changes that benefit the church as a whole.

August 9, 2016