Welcome to Episode 24. This is Monday, July 8th. Today I have a great conversation to share with you. I sat down with a good friend to talk about a challenge that has been a long time struggle between faith communities and those impacted with disability. 

Dr. Robert Jason Grant is the creator of AutPlay therapy and travels all over the world training and certifying other professionals in AutPlay. Dr. Grant has a private  practice in Springfield, MO where he has served families within the community for several years. Dr. Grant is an author, speaker, and licensed mental health professional owner of AutPlay Therapy Clinic. 

Dr. Grant and I discuss the great challenge of faith and those impacted by disability. Is faith really something to contend for in a community that so many impacted by disability have experienced rejection and hurt? 

Want to know more about AutPlay Check out this link:https://youtu.be/40_-cGbyNYw 

Interested in the training opportunities Steps Care offers? Steps Care Training opportunities 

Disability Ministry from our perspective is about being intentional about creating accessibility for all abilities within a faith community.  We want to inspire you to get involved. Don't let your lack of knowledge keep your faith community from building lasting relationships with those that are impacted by disability. 

Here at Steps Care we believe that most of the hurt and rejection that families are experiencing is cause by a general lack of knowledge and awareness and many times the rejection is not intentional. That has been my experience. However, it is not an excuse for lack of respect or an excuse not to try and do better. This is why we this is why organizations like Steps Care are so valuable as an asset to grow in understand and making accommodations within your faith community. Know that all of our training can be tailored to your specific needs. Not every church needs a disability "program" we like to say Disability ministry is not a program it is all about creating accessibility and inclusion in ways that are most meaningful to people of all abilities. 

If you have questions or comments about today's podcast email us at [email protected]  

If your church is a safe place for people impacted by disability we want to hear about it. We want to share your church with those that are looking for a place to go. We serve families all over the world. So if you are not local, we still want your communities information.  Email us your information at [email protected]. To learn more about what we are doing at Steps Care go over to the website at http://stepscare.org 

Thank you for joining us today! We hope you have been inspired!