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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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,… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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Inclusion for Disabled People
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? I’m pretty happy with my life but of course there is always a place for improvement. One improvement, although not small is to advocate more for inclusion of Disabled people in any way I can. I’ve been an advocate most of my life, thanks to… Continue reading
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A Standard Poodle by my Side
When do you feel most productive? I feel most productive when I have a Standard Poodle by my side. My Standard Poodle service dog passed away in November and this weekend in babysitting for someone. This weekend has been the most productive I’ve had since November, having a giant poodle beside me. It makes me… Continue reading
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The Near Future
What makes you nervous? Eleven years ago, I went into the hospital for a “routine” bilateral mastectomy. What should been one surgery turned into a four year battle and three major surgeries and one minor one. Last fall I found a tiny lump. My life was busy. My newest granddaughter had just been born. My… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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My family
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. My parents, may their memory be eternal, gave me the most positive thing in life. They gave me hope. I was born disabled. I was born with SJIA (Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis) at a time when most kids did not survive. They fought for… Continue reading
Dr Kelly Fleming 