Church has been disappointing. Our son loves going and loves the worship. But he still doesn’t belong to a small group. After years of asking, the church still has not helped him to find a small group.

HCM Parent

We are all God's Children.

Yet too many people and families living with disability do not feel included at church.

Did you Know?

14.3% of Canadians live with a diagnosed disability.​

That means for a church of 400, up to 57 people could have a disability. But in reality, that’s not likely. Why are the numbers of individuals with disabilities in churches often far lower than the reported national statistic?

Studies show one third of families affected by disabilities will leave their church.

And of those families, one third will leave their faith altogether. Most people of faith believe every person is equal in God’s eyes. Why do so many people with disabilities feel like they are not valued at church?

Most churches want to create a community where everyone feels valued. But too many lack practical ways to take into account the special needs of people with disabilities.

So together with YOU, we want to change that…

You can make your church more accessible, more open and more inclusive for someone with a disability. You can make sure people with disabilities feel valued and find belonging at your church. You can be intentional about disability ministry as a form of outreach.

We can help you.

We provide practical ways your church can become a place where everyone feels welcomed and valued — like they matter. 

Book A Speaker

We’re available to speak at your conference, church, youth group, Sunday School class or small group.
Our workshops are aimed at encouraging and equipping those who work with different groups within the church. All workshops are tailored to the needs presented by your church. We provide the speaker(s) and all supplies and are able to work with a variety of budgets.
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Book A Consult

We're available to consult on various topics relating to disabilities in the church.
Does your church need some help to better include people with disabilities? Do you have any questions or need some guidance? Just want to talk? We provide custom training and supports for churches. From disability audits to simple, practical advice and tools – we’re here to help.
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How inclusive is your church?​

Download our free guide 10 Ways to Make My Church More Inclusive and find out what you can do today to better include people with disabilities and minister to them. Please let us know your other interests below.

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