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News release: Anxiety levels soar among disabled people!
Proposed cuts to disability benefits are causing rising levels of anxiety among disabled people, according to Through the Roof, the Christian charity that works together with churches and people across all disabilities to advance God’s kingdom. Lynda, a disabled volunteer with Through the Roof, currently... read more »
Know and Grow Makaton training in 2025
Learn a new skill this year... Makaton is a communication programme using symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. Many churches use Makaton to support people with learning disabilities to be able to access worship and teaching. It is also widely used to... read more »
Wheels for the World in Rwanda
Wheels for the World enables the distribution of life-changing mobility aids to many disabled people: on this mission, it was in Nyagatare and Kayonza in Rwanda. Over 80 million disabled people worldwide need a wheelchair but don’t have the money or opportunity to buy one... read more »
Luke 5 disability inclusion award for breaking down barriers in Ely
The Rich Tea Community, a local group for adults with additional needs at the Countess Free Church, Ely – and its co-founder, Cate Allen – have received an award. Christian charity Through the Roof (read more »
Together in the Lounge: our online coffee and chat time
Together in the Lounge is a regular catch up for an hour on Zoom for a cuppa and a chat. Please watch this space for details of future meetings in The Lounge. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat... read more »
Disability Awareness Sunday in YOUR Church
Let's celebrate it in every church! Disability Awareness Sunday is in September each year and it is a great time for churches to join together across the UK (and even some internationally) to celebrate and encourage disability inclusion in church and Christian life. But if... read more »
News Release: Finding funding for an accessible church
4th May 2023 Disability charity Through the Roof has created a webpage to show churches and ministries where to find funding for building work to improve disabled access. It’s available now on their website and at this link: read more »
Restoration and Roofbreakers in Rwanda: The Spring 2023 Vital Link newsletter
Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of the Vital Link newsletter. Download your copy to: Read all about our church inclusion trip to Rwanda Find out about upcoming online events Hear about 2023's Disability Awareness Sunday plans Learn about upcoming international mission trips, holidays, volunteering... read more »
Wheels in Kerala, India 2023 – Blog 5
Kerala Mission Daily Diary – Day 5 (20th March 2023) The Wheels for the World team are hard at work in Kerala, India until the 25th March, changing lives through the free gift of a wheelchair or other mobility aid. Here, Peter, a member of... read more »
Wheels in Kerala, India 2023 – Blog 4
Kerala Mission Daily Blog – 19th March 2023 The Wheels for the World team are hard at work in Kerala, India until the 25th March, changing lives through the free gift of a wheelchair or other mobility aid. Here, Peter, a member of the team,... read more »