Sensory Sunday School: Part 2

Three years ago, I wrote a blog post called “Sensory Sunday School” about how churches could make their children’s programs more accessible to disability families. Despite it’s age, this post keeps bringing people to my blog, and keeps them reaching out to me personally with questions. It is the #1 post that I receive private messages about.

Which means it’s high time for a part two!

Sensory Sunday School: How the Church Can Do More for Special Needs Families

The top question/concern that readers reach out with, is the issue of cost. Most of these Sunday School teachers are working with a $0-dollar budget, because their church administration cannot afford to give them extra funds, or because their administration doesn’t see the value in investing in children with special needs. I have replied to dozens of emails sharing my ideas for low-cost and no-cost sensory items.

Sunday Schools aren’t the only ones who struggle with the costs of therapy products. Many families with undiagnosed children are stuck on waiting lists for an official evaluation that would allow them to access grants. Others have the diagnosis, but find themselves on waiting lists for the grants. Others receive grants that only cover a fraction of the cost of therapy items for their child.

How to do sensory on a budget is definitely an important question. So, over the next four weeks, I’ll be doing a series on low-cost ways to incorporate sensory activities into your home, Sunday School program, or Daycare/Preschool program.

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