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disabilities and abilities

General Conference
Sara Martin, her wheelchair pushed by Dan Levine, carries the banner of the Council of Bishops into the opening worship service of the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., on April 23. Behind them comes a procession of United Methodist bishops, headed by Bishop Forrest Stith on a motorized wheelchair. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Conference attendees power through mobility challenges

Mobility access is eased for delegates and guests at the church’s decision-making assembly as various aids enable them to participate fully.
Mission and Ministry
Samuel Kasororo stands with mobility aids provided by The United Methodist Church in eastern Congo. Kasororo, a United Methodist father of six, lost his right leg during war in 2006. The gift will enable him to continue his evangelism work, he said. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.

Church restores hope, mobility to disabled

The United Methodist Church offers mobility assistance to people living with disabilities in Congo, including refugees and those displaced by war
Mission and Ministry
Jordan Wagaman (left) instructs challenge campers June 29, before they try their hand at archery at Innabah Camp and Retreat Center in Spring City, Pa. The campers are taking part in a week-long camp for adults with developmental disabilities. Photo by Jim Patterson, UM News.

Enjoying a ‘kindness bubble’ at camp

Adults with developmental disabilities need a vacation like everybody else, so Camp Innabah does it eight weeks a year each summer, providing activities like archery, an obstacle course and swimming.
Faith Stories
A lifelong United Methodist, wheelchair user and adaptive sports enthusiast, Amy Saffell is a dedicated advocate and mentor for those with physical disabilities. Photos courtesy of Amy Saffell.

Woman helps empower kids with physical disabilities

United Methodist, wheelchair user and adaptive sports enthusiast, Amy Saffell is a dedicated advocate and mentor for those with physical disabilities. She leads ABLE Youth where children are taught to Adapt, Believe, Love and Enjoy life. Laura Buchanan with UMC.org has the story.

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