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Disability Awareness for All

6. Hidden Disabilities

6.3. Church conversation starters

  • Do you know anyone with a hidden disability?
  • Have you seen anyone wearing the sunflower lanyard?
  • How can you know if someone has a hidden disability?

Hint: they might not wear a sunflower lanyard or want to volunteer the information.

  • How could you make your church a welcoming and affirming space for hidden disabilities?
  • What expectations are implicit in the ways you meet as a church?
  • What expectations might create barriers for people with hidden disabilities?
  • How can you celebrate each person God brings into your community?
  • How can you help someone who has a hidden disability but it isn’t known?