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Ministry with Persons with Disabilities

​"The mission of the church is strengthened when persons with disabilities and those who do not have them stand side by side, committed to bringing each other closer to God."
                                                                                                                                                                                           -Salt and Light



October Focus: Down Syndrome
Why is Down Syndrome awareness month important?
A. It spreads awareness
Down Syndrome Awareness Month teaches people about this topic. As UpWithDowns.org reminds us, we should “celebrate people with Down Syndrome and make people aware of (their) abilities and accomplishments.”
B. It’s inspirational
Down Syndrome Awareness Month helps us celebrate abilities, rather than disabilities, as various Down Syndrome Associations in the United States teach.
C.  It’s encouraging
Down Syndrome Awareness Month can definitely help foster inclusion, understanding, and more opportunities for people with Down syndrome.

Read this article written by Bridget Brown, a woman with Down Syndrome.

Learn more about SMILE on Down Syndrome

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