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Who's missing?

Churches are often missing out on a vital piece of the puzzle - a large piece: in Britain, there are 9.5 million adults who have a recognised disability (Disability Rights Commission, 2006): that is over one-fifth of the adult population.

A further 700,000 children have one or more disabilities.

Actually, 95% of us will experience disability at some time during our life; one day, you may well enter your church as a disabled person. What will you find then?

Likening the Church to the human body Paul, the apostle, wrote: "those parts that seem to be weaker are indispensable." - the Church is losing out when it fails to include those parts.

This page is a starting point. You will find questions to ask yourself when thinking about how easy to access, how welcoming your church is to disabled people. The partners of Churches for All are there to assist you with the answers.

A Day Conference on 7th October 2010

Click here to download the brochure (pdf) or

Download the brochure in Text format

This event will broaden and deepen your thinking about disability and the engagement of disabled people with church life and equip you to make a difference in your own church situation. Please click here to book.

Churches for All Partners

Prospects for People with Learning Disabilities

A full life in Christ for people with learning disabilities.
0118 951 6978

Torch Trust for the Blind

Torch Trust logo Christian literature and fellowship for blind and partially sighted people.
01858 438 260

GO! Sign

GO! Sign Logo Supporting and enabling deaf Christians through networking, equipping, teaching and outreach.
01702 613 114

Livability

Livability Logo The new name of Grooms-Shaftesbury. Provider of care, housing, education and holidays for disabled people.
020 7452 2000

Through the Roof

Through the Roof logo Good News to all disabled people and those involved with their lives.
01372 749955

Open Ears

Open Ears Logo Fellowship for non-signing hard of hearing Christians
01425 615 215.

Mind & Soul

Mind & Soul is a nondenominational organisation exploring Christianity and mental health.
Lifeline - 08456-52-52-52

Churches for All Associates

ASNA (Associate Member)

ASNA Logo To support the spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs of people living with special needs and disabilities.
01491 833395.

Children Worldwide

Children Worldwide is a network of Children's workers, providing fellowship, support and accountability for those working in children’s work, whether full or part-time, paid or voluntary.

Scripture Union

Scripture Union is an international mission movement making God's good news known to children, young people and families and encouraging people of all ages to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer.
01908 856000