Committed to Inclusion – United Church of Christ Congregational
The Medina County Board of Developmental (MCBDD) has released the newest video and materials in its Committed to Inclusion project. The purpose of the project is to highlight the small ways in which people, businesses, and organizations can take steps to make everyday activities more inclusive for those with different abilities. Its goal is to show how easy it is to include people with disabilities as a part of our community each and every day.
As part of the project, the MCBDD is creating a series of videos which highlight local efforts to create inclusion for people with disabilities. The newest video in the Committed to Inclusion series is aimed at helping local places of worship understand the importance of being accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. It features the United Church of Christ Congregational located on the historic square of Medina. Pastor Luke Lindon met with local advocates to talk about the renovations and other small changes his parish has made to help people with disabilities feel welcome. Pastor Lindon also shared the steps the members of his church have taken to make sure everyone in the community is able to participate in all they have to offer not just on Sunday, but everyday other day of the week as well.
With the MCBDD’s ongoing commitment to making our community as inclusive as possible, future videos and materials will focus on other areas of the community such as community organizations, public spaces, activities, recreational opportunities, employment and general community inclusion in a person’s own neighborhood. The videos are available on the MCBDD’s website and YouTube channel and are accompanied by additional resources which provide practical tips and suggestions for replicating what viewers see in each production.