Autism Inclusion Mission

06/15/2026

Why is authentic voice important in disability work? Rev. Shannon Blosser says it is about allowing real people with real experiences shaping the conversation.

A consideration on authentic disability voice and representation, and how that authenticity should guide mission and ministry.

06/14/2026

How can your church celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday?
Use the “Disability Awareness Sunday FAQs” resource to help plan a meaningful observance focused on inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. Choose a Sunday that fits your congregation’s calendar.

Access here: https://www.r2hub.org/library/disability-awareness-sunday-faqs

06/02/2026

Works in church when working on including people with disabilities.

The little conversations, the books you read, the people you surround them with. It all matters!

05/31/2026

The lectionary for May 31 included a reading from the Creation Story. Rev. Shannon Blosser talks about how the creation narrative leads to a reflection on the beloved community that includes people with disabilities.

Reflections on Genesis 1:27, the Image of God, and the Disability Experience

05/30/2026

This video is about non-apparent disabilities. I describe what they are and share my personal experience having three non-apparent disabilities.

05/21/2026

Today is Global Accessibility Day. The best way to bring improved accessibility to your church is to talk to experts who have the knowledge, experience, and will power to help guide the holy work.

Those experts?

People with disabilities.

05/14/2026

Is your content accessible? Here’s a tip to help you check.

Visit our website for more resources and take the pledge to become an Information Access Champion today! https://vbpd.virginia.gov/policy/information-access/

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day. We agree mothers with disabilities deserve better, as well.

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate strength, care, and resilience, and honor the countless ways parents nurture their children. Yet for millions of mothers with disabilities in the United States, this celebration highlights a harsh reality: the systems meant to support families often fail them. Read our new blog post and learn more about how mothers with disabilities deserve better: https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/05/mothers-disabilities-deserve-better/

04/28/2026

As part of its lunchtime webinar series, the Faith and Culture Network is hosting a conversation designed to raise awareness and share knowledge about how we can better support faith and culture within the Developmental Services sector.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
2:00 PM ET
Register Now: https://karis-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/roZV4bnmShqf8aBaI7wQog

Join members of a collaborative project team from The Centre for Civic Religious Literacy and partner organizations including posAbilities, Kinsight, BACI, and Curiko for a conversation about spirituality and wellbeing in the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Together, we’ll explore:
🔵why spirituality is too important to ignore
🔵what persons with IDD, families, and agencies are saying
🔵some of the questions, tensions, and old confusions that still need attention
🔵brave, creative, and practical ways to begin

This session shares emerging learning, invites reflection, and points toward further possibilities.

If this conversation resonates with you, we hope you’ll join us and share the invitation with others. See the poster below for more information, including how to contact us.

Register Now: https://karis-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/roZV4bnmShqf8aBaI7wQog

04/27/2026

Autism acceptance means meeting people where they are. It means recognizing that every autistic person is different and support should reflect that.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Acceptance looks like listening first, understanding individual strengths and needs, and tailoring services that help people thrive at every stage of life.

Learn more about autism acceptance and watch our Understanding Autistic Traits series, featuring Easterseals experts alongside autistic self‑advocates: easterseals.com/understandingdisability