Course Description

Cultivating an Accessible Church: Volunteer Training is designed to help church volunteers identify the church’s role in supporting children and adults with special needs, and their families. Goals for churches are discussed, as well as disability basics, how to create a sense of belonging for individuals with disabilities, and how to address and support various needs that may arise. 

 

The lessons included in this course are:  Introduction to Little Light House, Intro to Cultivating an Accessible Church, Creating an Attitude of Belonging, Adaptations and Tools, and Navigating Behavior. 

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Identify why churches need to support individuals with disabilities and their families. 
  • Implement inclusive practices within the church. 
  • Explain the importance of creating a sense of belonging within the church. 
  • Discuss potential causes of behavioral needs. 
  • Identify common adaptations and tools that can help individuals with disabilities. 
  • Respond to behavioral needs that may arise. 

Example Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Introduction to Cultivating an Accessible Church
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  Adaptations, Tools, and Navigating Behavior
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  Let's Practice
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  Final Quiz, Course Evaluation, & Certificate of Completion
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Primary Contributors

Hannah Jimenez, MS, Special Education Teacher

Hannah Jimenez graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Music and a Master’s degree in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education. She also holds credentials as a Master IEP Coach® and was voted Teacher of the Year at Cedar Ridge Elementary in 2020. Prior to joining Little Light House, Hannah taught Special Education in the public school and community college settings and assists with the “His Heart” special needs ministry at CrossPoint Church in Sand Springs, OK. Hannah serves as the Special Education Teacher on the National and Global Impact team at Little Light House, training churches how to offer special needs services, writing courses for the Online Academy, and teaching Early Intervention classes. Hannah’s greatest passion is helping individuals with disabilities access their community, school, and church. 



Ann Chinworth, BA, Editor

Ann Chinworth graduated with Bachelor degrees in English Education and Spanish from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK in 2017. Since then she has worked in a variety of settings, teaching Language Arts in the public school, working locally and overseas with youth, and expanding her online content creation skills. Ann joined Little Light House’s Department of Development in 2018 as the Grant Writer and later assisted with fundraising on the events team. Since then, she has transitioned to the National and Global Impact department, serving as the Outreach Coordinator and working with the team to compile information from Little Light House’s 50 years of experience into helpful resources and trainings for professional contacts, parents and educators worldwide. Ann has a passion for people and helping connect them with the resources they need to feel confident, happy, and ready for the future.