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2018 Disabilities Weekend

Closed - Caption (English) and sign language interpreters (ASL) are available on every video.

Special thank you to the sign language interpreters for this event: Cheryl Byrd, Tiffany Halley, Thompson Kay, and Charlotte Thoms. 
For more inforation about Clarity Language Access who privided this event with interpreters contact: 
Phone: 1 -888 - 404 - 3343 Voice
Video Phone: 704-800-4007
Website: ​claritylanguageaccess.com
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E-mail: ​ClarityLanguageAccess@gmail.com

Pastor Ryan Johnson - Message of Inclusion

In this vibrant compelling testimony Pastor Ryan Johnson talks about his experience with rheumatoid arthritis, how his family and church banded together to lift him up in the name of the Lord. 

Quine and Sheryl Cousins - I'm in love with a man with a disability

In this compelling Sheryl Cousins talks about her reservations about dating a man with a disability and how God lead her to choosing the man she loved despite the challenges. 

Rosemary Graham - Mental Health Ministries

In this revealing presentation, Rosemary Graham discusses the stigma individuals face when dealing with mental health in the church. 

Thompson Kay - Deaf Ministry

Thompson Kay is the Director for Disabilities Ministries for the Mid-America Union Conference and a world renowned sign language interpreter. Mr. Kay always brings an exciting and revealing look into the deaf community. 

Deborah Taylor-Whitfield - Blind Ministry

Sister Whitfield lost her eyesight over 30 years ago but never lost her sight for bringing people with disabilities closer to God. In her presentation,​ she discusses the challenges of people with sight impairments​ and displays how her ministry breaks down barriers in the church. ​
Website: www.visitaec.org/ministries-development-2-1
Colin Brathwaite - Ministries Development Department Direct
Phone: 610.326.4610, ext. 326
E-mail: cbrathwaite@aecsda.com

Jose Martinez - Christian Record Services

​Jose Martinez is the Personal Ministries Director for Christian Record Services for the Blind. In his presentation, Mr. Martinez details the free services and resources for people with visual impairments and blindness. 

For more information:

christianrecord.org
Phone: (402) 488.0981 
Fax: (402) 488.7582 
E-mail: info@christianrecord.org

Deandra Thoms - Youth Ministries

In this powerful testimony, Deandra discusses her struggles with the skin disorder psoriasis, and how what seems small can become a huge challenge in a kids life. 

Sharon L. Bowen - Reaching State and Federal Government

​Mrs. Bowen, Disabilities Ministries Director for Allegheny West Conference and C.E.O. of The Bowen Group, LLC, discusses her experience working at the State and Federal levels of Government for people with disabilities. 

For more information:

Website
​www.awconf.org/ministries/disabilities
Phone: 614-252-5271 ext. 10
E-mail: bowens@awconf.org

Nettie Henderson - Growing Your Ministry

With her extensive experience in disabilities ministries and as C.E.O. of Community Social Work Solutions, a non-profit serving the disabled and elderly , Mrs. Henderson discusses ways to grow your disabilities ministries in your church. 

For more information:

Website
​www.scc-adventist.org/disability-ministries/
Phone:  615-226-6500
E-mail: mailto:nettie.henderson@scc-adventist.org

Cornice Williams - Elder Care Ministry

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