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Special Needs
![A happy camper at New Day camp in Oklahoma. New Day is a special needs camp in the Oklahoma Annual Conference, a ministry of the Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries. Courtesy of New Day.](https://admin.resourceumc.org/-/media/umc-media/2022/08/18/23/45/special-needs-camp-happy-camper.jpg?h=488&iar=0&mh=768&mw=732&w=732&hash=855EFACA477D6A3F183425D1A2D23F0F)
Special Needs
Serving, and serving with, those with special needs is critical to the mission of the United Methodist Church.
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A United Methodist deacon and author of a book for parents of special-needs children shares tips for how churches can make a place for these families.
![The Rev. Eric Pridmore, lead by Gene, his Seeing Eye dog , brings the worship bulletins to prepare for the morning service at Goodman Memorial United Methodist Church in Cary, Miss. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.](https://admin.resourceumc.org/-/media/umc-media/2022/11/10/21/15/rev-eric-pridmore-07-preview-tny.jpg?h=319&iar=0&mh=319&w=479&hash=CAE44F6BB4B07E83D3105AE6AD3FA4D5)
By creating a welcoming environment to those with disabilities, the church and its members can experience the giftedness and goodness of all.
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