WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY / MARCH 21
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A Seat at the Table — Ages 13+ — Adapted

Everything in “A Seat at the Table” adapted so every teen can fully take part, including teens with Down syndrome, autism, or other disabilities. It includes a plain-language story, a chunked verse with signs, discussion supports, place cards with ready-made invitations, a teen-led Welcome Walk, a peer buddy guide, a visual schedule, a talk board, and a what-to-expect page.

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Church Adult Belonging Guide

Kids with Down syndrome grow up. Today, many adults with Down syndrome live into their 60s. They want what every adult wants: friends, a purpose, a place to serve, and a faith of their own. This guide helps your church make room for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in every part of church life.

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Church Rock Your Socks Sunday Kit

Everything to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day as a whole church, in just a few minutes of your service or all morning long. It includes announcements, pastor talking points, sermon starters, a bulletin insert, an email and social posts, a responsive reading and prayer guide, a kids’ moment, and follow-up ideas. A matching slide deck is a separate file.

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Church Sensory Room and Sensory Friendly Service Guide

Some people experience church as too loud, too bright, too crowded, or too long. A sensory room gives anyone a calm place to reset, and a sensory-friendly service lets whole families worship together without worry. This guide covers both, with supply lists for any budget and printables you can use this Sunday.

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Every Part Matters — Ages 7-9 — Adapted

Everything in “Every Part Matters” adapted so every child can take part, including children with Down syndrome, autism, or other disabilities. It includes a picture story, a picture verse with signs, a 3-level heart puzzle with picture gift cards, an adapted team game with role cards, a visual schedule, a talk board, and a what-to-expect story.

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Friends Who Make a Way — Ages 10-12 — Adapted

Everything in “Friends Who Make a Way” adapted so every preteen can take part, including those with Down syndrome, autism, or other disabilities. It includes a picture-sequence story, a chunked picture verse with signs, a 3-level roof craft with picture barrier cards, an adapted stretcher challenge, a peer buddy guide, a visual schedule, a talk board, and a what-to-expect page.

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God Sees the Heart — Ages 5-6 — Adapted

Everything in “God Sees the Heart” adapted so every child can join in, including children with Down syndrome, autism, or other disabilities. It includes a picture story, a picture verse with signs, a 3-level heart craft with picture stickers, a picture-supported Heart Hunt, a visual schedule, a talk board, and a going-to-church story.

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How Your Whole Church Can Celebrate 3.21

World Down Syndrome Day is a celebration for every generation in your church: toddlers to grandparents, first-time guests to longtime members. This guide is full of ideas to pick from, including socks and social posts, a special offering, fellowship, outreach, and ways to keep the celebration going after March 21.

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