Looking for a job? If you are a reader of this site then this recent job posting for a Disability Services Manager from the Church may be of interest to you.

From the job description:

The Disability Services Manager is an important role within the Curriculum Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Under the direction of Curriculum Department senior management, the Disability Services Manager will ensure that published messages including Church Magazines, manuals, and internet content meet the needs of audiences with disabilities.

The Disability Services Manager will also be an advocate for members with disabilities, and lead committees focused on their needs. This person will also advise Church leaders on issues regarding members with disabilities.

The Disability Services Manager will need to have experience with Church administration and an understanding of Church doctrines and history.

This job will be a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in the lives of members with disabilities, families and all members of the Church. I am going to be applying for the position, but would also ask for your help in spreading the word to anyone you know who might be interested. Despite my personal interest in the position, my greater hope is that they find and hire the best person for the job. To share the link with someone you know, copy this link http://bit.ly/dBIuK6 and send away.

Enjoy this excellent series of 5 videos below from the Logan High School Special Needs Seminary. Watch and enjoy!

On the goal of the program:

"We would like this program to bring all student closer to Christ"

Outstanding video of a father and his son who was born with Down syndrome.

There are lots of links, resources and websites listed on this site but the greatest resource you will ever find is a parent, family or individual who has had experiences similiar to yours.

Look for more way to connect with others coming soon!

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This section is a work in progress and currently only references Church magazine articles and news items that are specific to a disability. Watch this space for additional content coming soon-

In the meantime, take a look at the current resources and let me know if you have some that I don't!

The good news about the new disability site is spreading, it has recently shown up in a number of places:

The homepage of LDS.org:

Disabilities.lds.org has recently been launched to help members with disabilities and their families participate more fully in Church meetings and activities. In addition to providing information on various disabilities, this new section includes suggestions and resources for leaders, teachers, caregivers, and Church members.

Exciting News! There is a new section on LDS.org dedicated to disability information. This is a great resource for individuals, families, teachers and leaders. From the site:

This Web section on disabilities has been created to offer support, comfort, and an increased level of acceptance toward those with disabilities.

LDS Disability Resources

An excellent article by Sharisa Lewis in Meridian Magazine titled Helping Autism Families Survive Church. She discusses the struggles that her own family had in Church and how one family made a difference. From the article:

Teaching the Gospel to Children With Disabilities is a short article from the LDS Newsroom that discusses adapting classes for children with disabilities.

In an article in Meridian Magazine, Sharisa Lewis writes abouts experiences at Church with her 4-year old son who has autism.

Why is church so hard for autistic children? The answers can vary as widely as the children. Initially, I thought our child was just being difficult, but autism specialists have advised me that church is hard for most autistic kids.

Taking Autism to Church