Bolduc, Kathleen Deyer; A Place Called Acceptance: Ministry with Families of Children with Disabilities
Bolduc provides compassionate and helpful information on how churches can become welcoming places for children with disabilities. This is one of the few books that focus on ministry to children with special needs.

Homan, Father Daniel and Lonni Collins Pratt Radical Hospitality, Benedict's Way of Love. This book dramatically changed how I was presenting information to faith communities. I highly recommend it not only for faith communities but also for individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual practice.

National Organization On Disability; That All May Worship, An Interfaith Welcome To People with Disabilities
Although not focused solely on children, this book provides insight and practical information on ministering to people with disabilities that is also helpful for ministering to children.

Newman, Gene and Joni Earckson Tada; All God's Children: Ministry with Disabled Persons
Once again, this is a book that does not focus solely on children but provides good, practical and helpful information.

Patton, Sally; Welcoming Children with Special Needs: A Guidebook for Faith Communities
The inspiration for writing this book occurred when a friend said to me, "Where can I bring my son with his special needs, if I can not bring him to my own church?" I discovered there was very little written on why it is important to minister to children with special needs in our faith communities. I explore the challenges and difficulties churches encounter when weaving children with special challenges into the fabric of the church community. I offer practical suggestions on teaching methods, awareness training, congregational and pastoral care, basic information on the major disability groups, and exploration of alternative spiritual views of children with special needs. To order, call UUA Bookstore at 1-800-215-9076 or online by clicking here

Webb-Mitchell, Brett: Dancing with Disabilities, Opening the Church to All God's Children

Webb-Mitchell, Brett: God Plays Piano, Too: The Spiritual Lives of Disabled Children

Webb-Mitchell, Brett: Unexpected Guests at God's Banquet: Welcoming People with Disabilities into the Church
Webb-Mitchell is one of the first people to speak out about and explore ministry to people with disabilities. He discusses why people with disabilities are not welcome in our churches, he shares the life stories and spiritual perspectives of children with emotional and mental challenges, and from a Christian perspective he explores why the church is called to minister to people with disabilities.