Christmas is coming, and it’s looming fast! It’s also a time when those with disabilities and additional needs struggle with accessibility.
We love everything glittery, and twinkly. We cram everyone into whatever space we have. The noise is much greater. And we insist on colour combinations and fonts that should never get past the editing stage of our Christmas invites, slides on screens and our social media.
So, how can we make Christmas in our churches more accessible?
'Autistic Barbie': Representative, or insensitive?
Mattel has created an "Autistic Barbie."The doll was launched on 11 January, but is already receiving very polarised reviews.