Articles
Fiona on Bible Reflections
Fiona Maccabe, one of our trustees, has an article - 'Beyond Political Correctness - letting God reshape our attitudes to disability' - featured on the http://www.bible-reflections.net website. Have a look -- they also... read more »
The Day I was Challenged by a Prisoner
By Tim Wood I’ve never been to prison before, so I didn’t know what to expect when I visited Parkhurst, on the Isle of Wight. Having recently taken on the role of Chief Executive of Through the Roof, I was keen to see our... read more »
Innovative Parachute Resource Includes All
“We were wondering what is ‘Parachute Bible Stories’, and now we see!” remarked my Ukrainian colleague. I had just delivered a training workshop for counterparts from disability ministries in Europe, and Sirghy was very enthusiastic. “It is very good. We will definitely... read more »
The Sharon Award
2010 is the first year we have given someone special a DCF award. Jenny Edwards will be travelling to Bournemouth later in November to present this award (we won't say who's won it as she doesn't know herself yet!). Anyone can nominate a member of... read more »
Jacky on Premier's Traveller's Tales Show
Through the Roof CEO, Jacky Oliver appeared on the Premier Radio show 'Traveller's Tales to talk about her life journey. Here's an MP3 of that programme. Follow this link to listen to Jacky... read more »
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) is legislation that was implemented with the aim of ending discrimination towards disabled people in terms of services, employment, education etc. Does this apply to my church? It certainly does! As service providers, churches have the following obligations: Not... read more »
Churches for All
Through the Roof is a member of Churches for All, a partnership of UK Christian disability organisations aiming to challenge and enable churches to fully include disabled people. Visit the CFA website for more information of each respective partner organisation and details of their... read more »
Beyond Political Correctness - letting God reshape our attitudes to disability
‘He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, Nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, A man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom... read more »
Snow!
I am looking out at a white garden as many other people are this morning. The birds continue to sing and scramble for seeds, the squirrels are chasing one another to see... read more »
Garden Madness
by Jenny Edwards Oh, the joys of being a garden lover and a wheelchair user and possibly someone who expects to be able to do everything! After doing the Come Fishing tape this morning, as it was such a nice day, cold but dry, I... read more »