Church Resources
In response to Paragraph 2533 of the Book of Discipline, trustees are charged with the care of the physical church buildings and properties, and thereby have an annual accessbility audit to complete. This resource is free courtesy of the United Methodist Committee on DisAbility Ministries.
FREE Annual Accessibility Audit
For more resources or information, visit the DisAbility Ministries website: https://umcdmc.org/
Meet the West Ohio Conference Disability Ministry Team
Zach Holler- Co-Chair of the WOC Diability Ministry Team, Pastor at Waverly Grace UMC in Shawnee Valley District
Mimi Luebbers- Master of Practical Theology student at Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Chaplain and Pastor of Small Congregation
Sue Hey- Occupational Therapist and Coordinator of Special Friends Ministry (Buddy Program) at Stillwater UMC
Lauren Burns- Occupational Therapist
Rich Schultze- Member of Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities, co-founder of Embracing Disabilities in Bolivia
Rachel Palmer- Camp Director at Widewater Camps and Retreat Center
Dr. David Watson- Academic Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs at United Theological Seminary
Kirsty Holler- Doctoral student at Georgetown University and Coordinator of the Certificate in Disability Ministry at United Theological Seminary
Kati Glover- Master of Divinity student at Methodist Theological School
For more information on how to connect with the team, email the Staff Liaison, //srodriguez [at] WOCUMC.org">Sam Rodriguez, Director of Faith Formation and Community Engagement
Theological Resources
Autism and Alleluias
by Kathleen Deyer Bolduc
Disability and Christian Theology: Embodied Limits and Constructive Possibilities
by Deborah Beth Creamer
The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability
by Nancy Eiesland
Human Disability and the Service of God: Reassessing Religious Practice
by Nancy Eiesland
Vulnerable Communion: A Theology of Disability and Hospitality
by Thomas E. Reynolds
Educational/School Resources
Ohio Department of Education: Office of Exceptional Children
Ohio State School for the Blind
Autism Resources
Nationwide Childrens Hospital: Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
UMCOR: Global Health and Development
Developmental Disabilities Resources
Ohio Association of County Boards: Serving People with Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
