by datc3 | Nov 28, 2022 | Caregiving, Challenges, Grief, Hope, Living Life Daily, Medically Fragile, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
The grief of disability caregiving almost overwhelmed me this autumn.First, my Aunt Donna, an oasis of security and love during my childhood, died. Grief over Donna’s death was accompanied by grief for my mother. She’s the elder sister by six years,...
by Cindi Ferrini | Nov 22, 2022 | Care and Support, Special Needs Ministry
When you are a caregiver, serving loved ones with disabilities is a 24/7 commitment. What happens when the caregiver is out of commission?That happened to me last month. I had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital. Photo by Robert Linder on Unsplash...
by datc3 | Nov 21, 2022 | Announcements, Key Ministry
Lamar Hardwick’s shoes – and message represented one of the most impactful moments of our conference in 2022. The name won’t be the only new thing at Key Ministry’s national disability ministry conference. We’ll be offering new ideas, new connections —and—new...
by datc3 | Nov 17, 2022 | Advocacy, Care and Support, Catherine Boyle, Church Support, Families, Mental Health, Parents, Strategies, Trauma
In this episode, Catherine talks about a little-known issue called “parentification” and how we can protect typical children in families with disabilities from experiencing its effects. Listen now in your favorite podcast app! Quick Links:Lost Childhoods: The Plight...
by datc3 | Nov 10, 2022 | Advocacy, Event, Key Ministry, Podcast
In this week’s episode, Beth Golik humbly shares about a time that we, Key Ministry, blew it. (On social media no less). Learn how you can easily avoid the same mistake. Listen in your favorite podcast app! Quick Links:Braille Works – How to Write Amazing Alt...
