[Faith-Talk] Special Touch Ministries Information

Wed Oct 7 02:33:42 UTC 2020

Thanks!

Ericka Nelson

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 8:00 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Dear Friend,
> Over the last few months we have been: moving equipment from Missouri to Wisconsin, hiring an administrator to develop services for the blind, planning for the new space for the ministry to function and raising funds to complete the God ordained mission.
> We are honored, blessed, and excited to have the opportunity to serve you. The following information is a list and explanation of our current services.
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> God's Word for Today!
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> Did you know that you can hear the daily devotional God's Word for Today? That's right! We are recording it daily on a phone line for you to be able to call in and hear it. God's Word for Today is a publication from Gospel Publishing House and we pray that it will help you grow in Christ. Call 715-258-2713 and choose option 7.
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> Special Touch Ministry Online Community
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> The STM Online Community is a safe place where individuals impacted by disability or sight loss can share their concerns, struggles, pain and triumphs, encourage each other, receive prayer and gain spiritual insights. Regular features of meetings are: discussions on topics of interest to those who live with disability, Bible studies, and prayer. The group is designed for those with physical disabilities and sight loss, but we welcome anyone who would like to be a part of these discussions. The community meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at
> 12:00 PM CST. Access is available online through the Zoom Video Conferencing app as well as by phone. To access by phone dial 646-558-8656 and enter the meeting ID 36118895 followed by the pound sign when prompted using your dial pad. For more information or directions to join by Zoom email contact: <mailto:loribullington.specialtouch at gmail.com>loribullington.specialtouch at gmail.com 
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> Special Touch Summer Get Away
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> Summer Get Away is a five-day, in residence, camp-style retreat for children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to vacation and find fellowship with others in a Christian atmosphere. Professional medical staff and compassionate caregivers are provided, with a low staff to guest ratio. Special care has been given to select facilities that will best fit the special needs of our guests. The Get Away has functionally appropriate programming for people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.  Each location has various activities such as: swimming, fishing, crafts, boat rides, sports, games, hayrides, bonfires, petting zoos, and more. Summer Get Away is designed for 10 and up.  Children under 10 are welcome to attend with their parent or guardian. Families are also welcome with discounts available when staying together. Tuitions are lower than the national average for similar programs. Registration is available at <http://www.specialtouch.org/getaways>www.specialtouch.org/getaways Come and join us!
> Summer Get Aways for 2020 in-person have been canceled – virtual Get Aways may be available.
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> Special Touch Ministry Chapters of America
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> One of the greatest challenges for families who have a member with special needs is the isolation they feel. Special Touch Chapters address this problem by providing effective faith-based ministry to individuals who have disabilities and those who love and care for them by providing local, regular meetings.. The benefits of joining a chapter include gaining new perspectives on how to share your faith, connect with people who understand, help and provide encouragement, network with others in your area, and discover new opportunities for personal growth. Special Touch Chapters minister, mentor, disciple and serve people impacted by disability. Current locations are: Beaver Dam and Greenfield Wisconsin, Jacksonville and Yulee Florida, Northford Connecticut, Gardner Massachusetts, and Oro Valley Arizona. If you are interested in joining or starting a chapter please visit <http://www.specialtouch.org/chapters>www.specialtouch.org/chapters
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> Audio and Visual Resource Lists
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> We are currently working on compiling resource lists. These lists include:
> ·        Top 100 Christian books in accessible formats and where to find them
> ·        Online audio resources
> ·        Offline audio resources
> ·        Braille resources and more
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> Special Touch Disability Friendly Church Certification (DFC)
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> ·        Do you currently attend a church that would like to be                     certified as Disability Friendly?
> ·        Do you need help finding a disability friendly church to attend?
> The DFC program is designed to encourage, instruct, and empower churches in Disability Ministry. A church certified through this program receives access to tools, information, and training designed to enhance and develop the disability ministry within their church. Special Touch Disability Friendly Certified Churches are a safe haven to people with disabilities in their community. We encourage a spirit of accommodation through services and programs designed to meet the unique needs of disability – helping churches to let families and individuals know that THIS CHURCH CARES! To find a church or inquire about getting certified please visit <http://www.specialtouch.org/dfcinfo>www.specialtouch.org/dfcinfo
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> Radiant Life Quarterly Sunday School Curriculum
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> We were able to start serving this need with digital talking books (audio daisy book) to be played in the NLS player in the spring quarter of 2020. We plan to add other materials and titles to quarterly orders in the future, as well as formats. To be sustainable, we are charging a $20 one-time fee for access to the Radiant Life Adult Sunday School Curriculum, that includes 2 Digital Talking Book cartridges with one quarter of Radiant Life Sunday School Curriculum in DTB format on each cartridge, mailed out on a quarterly basis.
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> Alive in 5 Print/Braille Tool
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> This booklet was written by Youth Alive® missionaries. The booklet is one of the simplest ways to walk others through salvation and the Christian life. Featuring five easy-to-understand steps, the sinner's prayer and tips for discipleship. This tool will help you to better share the message of Jesus with those around you. The booklet has been adjusted into a large print and braille book format. Large print is on the right and Braille is on the left so the facing pages match and anyone can be empowered to share.  Currently it is offered at no cost for those with visual impairments and blindness, churches and others may receive by donation.
> If you would like to stay up to date with information from blind services or to order curriculum please contact us for an application at: <mailto:blind at specialtouch.org>blind at specialtouch.org
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> With this new adventure there are going to be bumps along the way and things for us to learn. We appreciate your support as we look forward to continued growth.  We are anxious to connect with you and we’re praying for you!
> 
> Sincerely,
> Nettamara Doak
> Nettamara Doak, Missionary Associate
> Administrator Special Touch Blind Services
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