Disability and Life Stages
Our children are a precious gift from God and the life we pour into them in the early stages can make all the difference in both their lives and the lives of others. What happens when disability touches those early days when parents, caregivers, and the church community are unsure of what is best? We invite you to join our keynote speaker and panel of experts to give guidance through the joys and difficulties of disability in the early stages of life.
Keynote Speaker with Q&A
Matthew Mooney
When Matthew Mooney and his wife Ginny were 30 weeks pregnant with their first child, they received a diagnosis of Trisomy 18. Their son, Eliot, lived for 99 days and Matt chronicled his life through a blog that would be the beginnings of A Story Unfinished – a book written by Matt about Eliot’s life and the lessons God taught them through their son. Eliot’s story has since been shared with the world through a short video that has been featured on The Today Show as well as The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Matt and Ginny founded 99 Balloons, an organization working with persons experiencing disability locally and globally. The organization grew from a small respite night called rEcess that the Mooneys started in their community. Today, rEcess programs have been started in over 50 locations across 13 states in the U.S. as well as sites in Australia and Canada.
Panel with Q&A
We have panelists with expertise in counseling and healthcare from around the globe joining us to inspire you and offer practical guidance in ministering to and alongside children with disabilities.
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