Christina Spaeth is a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with the birth-to-three population in Racine County, Wisconsin. She regularly encounters parents as they are just beginning their disability journey with their child. Her 27 year old sister also has Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic syndrome that causes many problems, chiefly a severe cognitive disability. Christina has experienced the good and the bad when it comes to the church and disability. Listen as she gives some enlightening advice to the church on becoming disability inclusive. Below are some links provided by Christina.

https://themighty.com/2014/11/when-i-realized-my-older-sister-is-different/
https://themighty.com/2016/02/i-rode-the-short-bus/
https://www.keyministry.org/church4everychild/2018/10/2/be-a-church-that-requires-no-pre-apology

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Music:
Intro: Bringing Down Broadway
Break: “Something Elated” by Broke For Free
Outro: “Enthusiast” by Tours

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