Disability Awareness Teachings

Something we have noticed in our community visits and dialogues with community leaders is that there are strange and false stigmas that surround those with a disability and their families. Often those with a disability are ostracized by their local community, they are misunderstood and some are even fearful of their different appearance and behaviors. Families of a child with a disability are often judged and questioned about why their child is different. Many believe that it is because of curses and other spiritual occurrences that children have ended up this way. 

Our deep desire is to change the way the communities see each of our children and to empower our families to speak up against these false beliefs. 

We hope to create and implement trainings for our families and their communities about different types of disabilities; the origins, treatments and preventions. We aim to share about God’s perfect design and love for each child and share stories of those with a disability who have done amazing things for their communities around the world. 

Ultimately we just want our kiddos to be loved, accepted and empowered wherever they go, this begins with education!