October 27, 2010
Bridge Disability Ministries is working to bridge the gap between people living with disabilities and faith communities, a very important function in our community. In this fashion they combat the isolation that often exists in the lives of people who are 'different'. This organization is unique in the quality, scope and 'faith focus' of their work.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I began my association with Bridge as a parent raising a child who lives with autism. We had yet to connect with an accepting and welcoming church although my son was 13. When I heard of Bridge Disability Ministries, I contacted them out of curiosity & was invited to bring my son to a summer carnival they were planning in the near future. We did attend & had a conversation with the Executive Director Jack Staudt who connected me with a welcoming church a short distance from our home.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more support so they can reach greater numbers of people living with disabilities in the Puget Sound area.
MY ROLE:
General Member of the Public & I received a referral to a church that welcomes people living with disabilities.
