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Disability Headlines
Advancing Disability Ministry Lift Disability Network Launches Disability Ministry Network Thirty organizations represented by fifty attendees participated in the inaugural event of Lift Disability Network in Orland, FL November3-5. The Leadership Conference was highlighted by leaders connecting, ministries working together, and the launching of Lift Disability Network. The board of directors for The Christian Counsel on Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and Eleos – The Care Network, Inc. teamed together to provide a converging point for families, ministries, and professionals within the disability community. CCPD conveyed its membership to the Lift Disability Network and Eleos made a commitment of support and financial accountability. The mandate of Lift Disability Network is to Elevate Life in the Disability Family. During the opening session, Executive Director, Jim Hukill laid the foundation for the work of Lift to be focused in three areas; connecting, educating, and communicating. Hukill says, “We must, with intent, connect in a global effort to advance disability ministry or we are stronger together than we are apart.” He added, “If families facing disability are to overcome the isolating effects of disability, then they must have a model of unity. Lift provides that model.” The 2006 Leadership Conference ended with a prayer for the future and a challenge to help build the network. Lift 2007 will take place the first week of November in Orlando, so make plans now to connect. Together we will advance disability ministry. central florida connection banquet & awards ceremony... a great success! first baptist church of orlando and eleos teamed up to link the disability community and faith community.
for more information... a new ministry director...
eleos is excited to announce a new director positioned to expand the lift family network. David K. Carson, Ph.D., LMFT, NCP, Executive Director of Eleos’ Family Counseling Services and Educational Services is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida, a Nationally Certified Psychologist (North American Association of Masters in Psychology), and a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Dr. Carson presently serves as a Consultant to Eleos – The Care Network in Orlando. He also maintains a private practice in counseling with Charis Counseling Center in Ocoee, Florida. In addition, Dr. Carson is an adjunct instructor in the Counselor Education Program at the University of Central Florida and also teaches part time in the Counseling Psychology Program at the Orlando campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University. David has extensive experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, educator, writer, and researcher, and has authored and co-authored over 75 publications, including his most recent book: Creativity in psychotherapy: Reaching new heights with individuals, couples, and families (2003; New York: Haworth Press). Dr. Carson works therapeutically with individuals, couples and families experiencing a broad range of difficulties and trauma, including those with various mental, emotional, and physical disabilities, as well as health-related problems.
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splashing the color of disability! a very special arts day
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Hosted by the very special arts council, kids with disabilities from all over the county were bused in for a day of fun with the arts.
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