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October 07, 2005
Bethsaida Team to Update List of Accessible Facilities in the Diocese
In an effort to help diocesan churches and organizations find and choose accessible spaces for public meetings, the Bethsaida Team has been compiling a list of accessible facilities in the Diocese of Newark, available on our website. We need your...Accessibility for People Living with Mental Illness
By Elizabeth Griffin Lannigan, PhD, OTRSt John’s Church, MontclairFor people living with schizophrenia and depression, mental illnesses create difficulties in all aspects of daily living including participation in worship and parish life. Joining a new church or attending a familiar...October 03, 2005
Children with Disabilities Need a Place in the Life of the Church – and the Church needs them, too
An article submitted to the Voice by Barbara Djimopoulos, Christ Church HackensackLaurie Spies’ daughter, Jessica, was born with Hydrocephalus. Deaf in one ear and blind in one eye, Jessica could communicate verbally only in words and short phrases. Realizing that...August 09, 2005
Results of Bethsaida Team Mini-Conference "They Won't Come if They Can't Go"
Participants’ survey responses to the “They Won’t Come if They Can’t Go” Mini-Conference on Funding Accessibility was enthusiastic, with over 80% ranking the workshops as excellent and above average. Convened by the Bethsaida Team of the Diocese of Newark on...BETHSAIDA TEAM MEMBERS SPEAK.
An article submitted to The Voice by David Cates (St. George’s, Maplewood)In 2002 Bishop Croneberger asked Jan Hardy (St. George’s, Maplewood) to form a team helping parishes toward awareness of disability in our midst, followed by planning for physical access....February 04, 2005
"They Won't Come if They Can't Go " Conference on Funding for Accessibility
Don't miss this important conference sponsored by the Bethsaida Team of the Diocese of Newark!They Won't Come if They Can't GoFunding for AccessibilitySaturday May 14, 20059 a.m. to 1 p.m.St. Mark's Teaneckdirections (opens a new window)Register Online (opens a new...February 03, 2005
Workshop on Sound Systems to Accommodate the Hard of Hearing
Join the Bethsaida Team as we learn more about modern sound systems which accommodate the needs of the hard of hearing.Presentation byTraci Burton and Jason WeilandNJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of HearingWednesday, March 9, 20055:30 pm light supper—6:30...January 30, 2005
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