The goal should always be to provide the best possible biblical learning environment and meet the needs of the family. For mainstreaming to achieve the goal of teaching biblical truths and assure a safe learning place will take a lot of prayer and working together by workers, parents, and other class members. The Individuals with Disabilities Act established 245 years ago helped insure more opportunities for the mentally challenged. Schools are reporting a record number of graduates among the mentally challenged according to a recent article. It has been proven that inclusion increases learning abilities.
Inclusion is an option and many times a family decision.
God's love has no mental boundaries and the church's goal is to meet individual families' spiritual needs. Providing a separate Special Ministries Department will bring an exciting new dimension to your church's witness in the community. It will become a vital part of a church's outreach ministry. The result will be an outreach ministry to the whole family. Parents, siblings, grandparents, workers in care facilities-all will know that the church loves and welcomes the whole family.