Dr Kelly Fleming

Life is a journey, each person's journey is unique.

Religion

  • Inclusion in the Church – Part 2

    Physical and attitudinal barriers must be removed from the Church in general but also amongst members of the Church. Inclusion also must be accepted by the disabled person and their families. They need to be able to step away from “able”ism which expects them to adapt their thoughts and ways of living to match that… Read more

  • Inclusion in the Church – Part 1

    Inclusion in the Church is a key element of living the Gospel that Jesus taught and lived by His example. When we fail to recognize the need for diversity within the Church, we fail to live the Gospel. Inclusion does not only refer to physical access for disabled people but also understanding how to properly… Read more

  • Inclusion in the Church

    Over the next month and a half, I will be posting a series on Inclusion of Disabled People in the Church. It is my prayer that everyone who reads these posts will take them to heart and implement them in your own churches and religious communities. While they are aimed towards the Christian community, they… Read more

  • Our Gift as Christians

    Hebrews 6:9–11 (GNT): We know that you have the better blessings that belong to your salvation. 10 God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to other Christians. 11 Our great desire is that each… Read more

  • Systemic Attitudinal Discrimination

    These three words carry a lot of power. While Systemic Attitudinal Discrimination against Disabled People is out of control in general society, I’m going to limit this post to religious communities. I am Deaf. My primary language is ASL. I’m also fluent and conversational in several other languages. I’m Disabled. I use a power chair,… Read more

  • Inclusion of Disabled People

    What is the legacy you want to leave behind? I have a dream. I want to start my own online program based on my PhD dissertation that will teach people how to implement inclusion in the Church for all disabled people. I’m only brainstorming right now but I know I can do this. The need… Read more

  • Chill Days

    How do you unwind after a demanding day? Over the past 5 months, my life has changed a lot. My service dog passed away in November 2023 and all my energy that went to keeping up with him, taking care of him when he became ill, etc, has gone. I’ve also been dealing with health… Read more

  • Always keep busy

    What bores you? I cannot sit idle. I must always be doing something. If I’m not actively doing something I go crazy, I can’t sit and do nothing. Read more

  • A Biblical Answer to Discrimination of Disabled People

    The passage from John, chapter 9, about the blind man in Jerusalem brings to the surface several issues that are still stereotypically believed by some Christians today as well as the way society treats people who are disabled. As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. “Rabbi,” his… Read more

  • Living The Beatitudes

    What makes a good leader? A good leader is one who lives what Jesus Christ taught in The Beatitudes. Matthew 5:3–12 (NLT) 3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 4 God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 God blesses those who… Read more