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A Church That Goes The Extra Mile - A New Luke 5 Award
Guildford Baptist Church is the latest recipient of Through the Roof’s ‘Luke 5 Award’ for disability inclusion. The nomination came from a disabled member of the church known as ‘Laurie’ who describes it as a ‘fantastic church’ and explains how he has personally been... read more »
“I Felt Like I Was Excluded from Church Due to My Autism” - A New Luke 5 Award
Our most recent Luke 5 Award for Christian Disability Inclusion goes to Rev Julie Lomas and her husband Steve Lomas at St Giles’ Church in Kilmington, Devon. They have been nominated for this award by Elana Blackmore who explains how the couple have transformed... read more »
Blog 3: Wheels in Kumi, Uganda 2022
We've got a great team working hard in Kumi Uganda from the 10th to 20th Feb. We'll bring you their life-changing stories and pictures just as often as the internet connection allows. Here's Sam's report from day 3 -- pictures to follow soon. Following... read more »
Blog 2: Wheels in Kumi, Uganda 2022
We've got a great team working hard in Kumi Uganda from the 10th to 20th Feb. We'll bring you their life-changing stories and pictures just as often as the internet connection allows. Here's Sam's report from day 2 -- pictures to follow soon. Day... read more »
Blog 1: Wheels in Kumi, Uganda 2022
We've got a great team working hard in Kumi Uganda from the 10th to 20th Feb. We'll bring you their life-changing stories and pictures just as often as the internet connection allows. Here's Sam's report from day 1. There was great excitement for Day... read more »
'Disabled Identity and Interdependence' Online Event with Sally Whitney-Mitchell
Join us for our next free online event... 'Disabled Identity and Interdependence' with Sally Whitney-Mitchell on Saturday 12th February 10.30am - 12.00 Sally is a community academic researcher in the field of disability studies, with a particular interest in the lives of young disabled people as well as... read more »
"My Candle Has Been Lit Again" - The Winter 2021 Vital Link
Welcome to the Winter 2021 issue of the Vital Link newsletter. This issue contains stories from our supported wheelchair distribution in Kenya, a report from our fantastic online event with Jonathan Bryan from 'Eye Can Talk', details of upcoming plans for 2022, plus much... read more »
"We Need To Show Another Way”
At a recent online event Jonathan Bryan, who communicates by using eye movements only, encouraged us all that, “As a church community we need to show another way from the norms of society, where disability is often begrudgingly accommodated.” Jonathan communicated every word of his... read more »
'Roofbreakers Reaching Out' - Join us on Zoom on the 20th November
We're bringing together all Roofbreakers across the UK and all of our Roofbreaker Networks for 'Roofbreakers Reaching Out', a free online event on Saturday 20th November 10.30am - 12.00... read more »
Eye Can Make a Difference - Online Event
An online event with disabled teenage author, Jonathan Bryan Join us on Zoom on October 16th for a wonderful opportunity to hear from Jonathan. Follow this link to register and join us on the day. Jonathan is the author of a highly-acclaimed book, ‘Eye Can Write’,... read more »