HOPE SPECIAL NEEDS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Faith Without Barriers: Training Church Communities for Inclusive Ministry

May 11, 2024
9am-3pm

You’re invited to join the Hope Special Needs Ministry for a day filled with learning, collaboration, and fellowship featuring guest speakers, practical strategies, and more.

Guest Speakers

Danielle McManus | Seeds of Hope
Danielle McManus | Seeds of Hope

Danielle is the lead early childhood special education teacher for the Henrico County Public School system and is the co-owner of Seeds for Hope Consulting which provides early childhood parent consulting, training, and support for businesses serving children ages birth through six years old.

Tarsha Ashford | Seeds of Hope
Tarsha Ashford | Seeds of Hope

Tarsha is the lead elementary special education teacher at her school in Henrico County and co-owner of Seeds of Hope Consulting which provides early childhood parent consulting, training, and support for businesses serving children ages birth through six years old.

Lexi Rape | The Adapted Way
Lexi Rape | The Adapted Way

Lexi is an early childhood special educator and owner of The Adapted Way where she teaches churches how to accommodate and share the gospel with kids with disabilities.

Ben Glenn | Artist + Speaker
Ben Glenn | Artist + Speaker

Ben, also known as the “Chalk Guy,” is an award-winning artist and speaker who shares his story of overcoming learning disabilities and starting his own speaking business.

ONGOING EVENTS

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

Parents' Night Out is a monthly event for parents of kids with special needs and their siblings. For two hours, we provide a safe space for children to have fun and play while their parents have a night to themselves. We provide crafts, games, movies, and snacks! Parents are encouraged to bring dinner for their children.

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ADULT GATHERINGS

The Adults Special Needs Ministry meets once a month to build community and socialization. We worship, enjoy recreational activities, and share a meal together. Invitations for our monthly gatherings are sent via email a week before each event.

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YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP

Young Adults (ages 18-35) with special needs are invited to join us weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at Hope Church for a small group and Bible study experience.

RSVP TO THE WEEKLY SMALL GROUP

OUR MINISTRIES

Kids

Kids are paired with a trained volunteer called a "Buddy" for extra support throughout the service. They go to an age-appropriate classroom with their "Buddy" and our Sensory Room is available for respite. We offer individual and personalized experiences for each child’s needs. We also host a periodic “Parents' Night Out” and other sensory friendly events and experiences throughout the year.

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Students

We inclusively welcome students with disabilities to all our events with the support of "Buddies." Students with special needs are invited to join in both large group and small group gatherings with accommodations. We also offer "Buddies" to join our students on mission trips and Winter Weekend.

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Adults

We encourage adults with disabilities to live out their faith. The Adults Special Needs Ministry meets once a month to build community and socialization. We worship, enjoy recreational activities, and share a meal together. Invitations for our monthly gatherings are sent via email a week before each event.

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