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UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR RELIGIOUS
EDUCATIONPresenter: Barbara J. Newman
WELCOME!
Do you have:
•Handout
•Catalog
•Questions ready? ? ? ? ?
www.clcnetwork.org
WHAT DOES YOUR CONGREGATION DO?
A FAMILY COMES IN WITH A CHILD…
A 4TH GRADER IN YOUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY…
A TERRORIZING TODDLER…
LESSON FROM THE BOYSCOUTS:
Always be prepared!
BE PREPARED: PREP
WORK
PREP WORK
Congregational Attitudes: True/False Quiz
Tools:
PREP WORK
Accessibility www.CRCNA.org
PREP WORK
Give information
PREP WORK
Church Welcome Story
CHURCH WELCOME STORY
Hi, my name is Donovan and I want to tell you about my Religious Education class.
CHURCH WELCOME STORY
Here is a picture of where I worship.It’s called McLean Bible Church.
CHURCH WELCOME STORY
Sometimes I stay with my family for worship and sometimes I go to a room for children. Here is a picture of the room where I can be with my friends.
ADAPTATIONS
Youth Group event story Communion story How do you worship? What do you wear? How many questions are appropriate?
PREP WORK HTTP://WWW….
Your Congregation’s Website or Printed materials
Tour of children’s area People engaged in worship What do you wear? Printed welcome for children with disabilities,
etc.
PREP WORK
Training for Leaders and Peers
PREP WORK
Intake System Registration card: WORDING is critical.
PREP WORK
Special Needs Coordinator
PREP WORK
Awareness of GLUE process because ASAP…
YOU MUST GET TO KNOW THE CHILD! So you can make a specific plan
PREP WORK
Be prepared to have conversations with parents
Have a local resource list
BE PREPARED: MEET AND
GREET
MEET AND GREET
Parking passes
MEET AND GREET
Data Collection Intake System signals a process
MEET AND GREET
Instant buddies
BE PREPARED: MEET AND GREET
For that tough customerIt’s OK to ask parents to wait until you get some things in
place (1-2 weeks)
BE PREPARED: IN-ROOM
SUPPORT
IN-ROOM SUPPORT
Pictures, pictures, pictures Visual schedules Story apron, story stick Speech buttons Curriculum
IN-ROOM SUPPORT
Items to address unique sensory systems Hand tools (fidgets), Fidget Pencils Varied seating Lap buddies Wiggle cushions Parking Spots (carpet squares)
IN-ROOM SUPPORT
Fine Motor Tools Varied pencils & grips Paper options Scissors options
IN-ROOM SUPPORT
Stations …multisensory Choices! Choices! Choices!
IN-ROOM SUPPORT
Invaluable Items: Time Timer Break Tickets and Break Area
IN-ROOM SUPPORT
Invaluable Items: Concrete items & bins to go with stories and
lessons You Version Kids
WHAT WILL YOUR CONGREGATION DO?
WHY?
Find us:4340 Burlingame Ave
SW Wyoming MI 49509
616-245-8388www.clcnetwork.org
