Special
children, special needs provides essential information on
how to integrate children with special needs into your church
and its children's programmes and activities. The church has a
moral responsibility to ensure that these children are welcomed
and nurtured in our churches.
This handy guide gives you advice on:
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The requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
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Special needs etiquette and appropriate language
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Child protection and safe recruitment
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Specific advice on disabilities and medical conditions
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Supporting families of special needs children
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Practical issues
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Helpful organizations and resources
Simon Bass is married with two children,
one of whom has special needs. He has worked for CCPAS since
1998, and has specific responsibility for a specialist-fostering
project providing respite care for children with disabilities.
Prior to this Simon worked as a social worker for two local
authorities and has extensive experience of working with
children and adults with physical and learning disabilities.
