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Tracy Corll tackles the challenging reality that over 80% of Americans with disabilities are not inside church walls. She explores intellectual disabilities, their impact on daily life, and how churches can break down barriers to become truly inclusive communities where everyone can know, grow in, and serve Christ.
• Understanding intellectual disabilities as below-average intelligence that impacts life skills before age 18
• Discussing how intellectual disabilities can affect learning, communication, problem-solving, and coping abilities
• Exploring accessibility beyond physical accommodations to include sensory considerations
• Emphasizing that attitudinal barriers in the church often present the biggest obstacles to inclusion
• Promoting relationship-building to overcome fears and misconceptions about people with disabilities
• Encouraging multi-sensory approaches to worship, Bible study, and church activities
• Creating meaningful ministry opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to serve with their gifts
• Reclaiming the biblical narrative that all people are created in God's image with divine purpose
For deeper dives into these topics and more, check out indispensable-people.com and visit Amazon to purchase the books The Indispensable Kid, Gospel Accessibility, and The Indispensable People.