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Disability inclusion framework ABC: Spring 2024 Vital Link Newsletter
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Vital Link newsletter from Through the Roof. Download your copy to: read all about our new framework: the ABC Journey of Disability Inclusion, and how to apply it in your church watch our new video 'Understanding autistic meltdowns and shutdowns' and... read more »
News release: Understanding autistic meltdowns and shutdowns video
Triona Brading, an autistic Christian who is a Roofbreaker disability champion with Through the Roof, has teamed up with the charity again for a second video: ‘Understanding autistic meltdowns and shutdowns. Triona shares “helpful starting points for discussions with the autistic people in your church”... read more »
News release: ABC journey of disability inclusion
Disability charity Through the Roof is calling on all UK churches to join the ABC journey of disability inclusion, from Access to Belonging to Commission. We are sharing a new framework – the ABC model. It is a simple tool for churches to show... read more »
Remembering Mike Townsend
Dear Through the Roof family It is with sad hearts that we announce that Mike Townsend, Through the Roof’s Chair of Trustees, passed away on 28th November 2023. Mike and his wife, Edith, had been on a cruise in the Caribbean when Mike was admitted to... read more »
God Grows Our Gifts: Winter 2023 Vital Link Newsletter
Welcome to the Winter 2023 Vital Link newsletter from Through the Roof. Download your copy to: read all about our the latest Wheels for the World work of lives transformed with our partners in Kenya watch our new autism support video and share it in churches,... read more »
Together on Retreat: 'Following Jesus'
It was our privilege and pleasure to once again welcome Emily Owen as our speaker for 'Together on Retreat' for our Easter retreat in March 2024. We followed Jesus to the garden, the cross, and the tomb. Together we shared in the wonder of the Easter... 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 our next visit to The Lounge. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a... read more »
News Release: video on Supporting autistic individuals in our churches
Triona Brading, an autistic Christian who works with children with additional needs, is busting myths on autism in the church with her latest video, ‘Supporting autistic individuals in our churches’. The video shares practical tips from her own experience of autism and encourages churches... read more »
News Release: Celebrate God’s Gifts on Disability Awareness Sunday 2023
Through the Roof is offering free resources for Disability Awareness Sunday on the 17th September 2023 (or a day of your choice). All churches are invited to celebrate the unique gifts God gives to each one of us – including disabled people. Follow this... read more »
Sensory Processing and Church Accessibility - video now available
The video from our online event 'Sensory Processing and Church Accessibility' with Dr Naomi Graham of Growing Hope is now available on YouTube (@TTRChangesLives): just click the play button on the 'Watch on YouTube' video... read more »