[Faith-talk] Vacation Bible School

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi all,

This week I am volunteering at Vacation Bible School at my church.  I
am having a good time reading the bible story every day and singing
songs with the kids, but I can't help but notice how visual the whole
curriculum is.  There are sign language motions that go along with the
music, and many of the games are quite visual.  They also do a lot of
physical activities that might be more difficult to modify.

I wonder how churches have dealt with accomidating for blind children
going through vacation bible school.  I never went to VBS as a kid,
but I think that if included properly, it could be a great experience
for blind children.  I think though that there would be a lot of room
for allowing the blind child to sit out of activities or adults
helping that child with every little thing.  Those things could be
damaging to a kid's view of the church and faith.

Thoughts?  Experiences?  Opinions?  I'm curious.  :)


-- 
Julie McG
National Association of Guide dog Users board member,  National
Federation of the Blind performing arts division secretary,
Missouri Association of Guide dog Users President,
and Guiding Eyes for the Blind graduate 2008
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
life."
John 3:16