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Inclusion at Meck

Inclusion is Belonging

A ministry to ensure people with disabilities, health conditions, and neurodiversities are included in MecKidz.

In MecKidz, we believe all children - no matter their disability - can learn to know, love, and serve Jesus. Our goal is for every child to be included in the full MecKidz experience.

Explore this page for more information about the Inclusion Program in MecKidz.

Visiting In Person

Need Assistance?

Let us know before you visit so we can serve you and your family in the best way possible.

What is the Inclusion Program?

Inclusion at Meck means that every child has the opportunity to attend church. And so does their family.

1-on-1 Buddy

1-on-1 buddies that assist in-person families, children, and classrooms in enabling a more inclusive environment in our MecKidz program.

Inclusion Room

A space and dedicated time during the weekend in-person service times for middle and high schoolers with significant needs to know, love, and serve Christ.

Continued Learning

A team of volunteers that works to ensure our environment and church community take steps towards becoming more inclusive and understanding of the neurodiversity that surrounds us.

What Now?

You may be wondering: “What do I do now?” 

Being a parent is hard and parenting a child(ren) with disabilities requires that much more love and support. At Meck, we want to partner with you on your journey as a parent of a child(ren) with disabilities. Below are a few of the many resources we have available in The Grounds Bookstore and Cafe. If you don't see one you want, or have questions, please let us know. We are here to help!

Unbroken Faith

Unbroken Faith: Spiritual Recovery for the Special Needs Parent  by Diane Dokko Kim

Different Dream Parenting

Different Dream Parenting: A Practical Guide to Raising a Child with Special Needs by Jolene Philo

Get Your Joy Back

Get Your Joy Back: Banishing Resentment and Reclaiming Confidence in Your Special Needs Family by Laurie Wallin

You Are Special

You Are Special by Max Lucado

As always, we encourage you to also explore classes that the Meck Institute has to offer as well as browse The Grounds Bookstore and Cafe for more helpful resources.

Questions

Inclusion FAQs

MecKidz is committed to creating a safe experience for your children and your family. Read our MecKidz Safety Guidelines to know all that we do to protect your kids.

MecKidz is committed to welcoming and including all children, no matter their medical needs. If your child has a medical need, let us know before you visit in person so we can serve you and your family in the best way possible.

MecKidz is a fun and exciting environment with many transitions, lights and sounds. We recognize this may be challenging for some of our students. Our goal for every child is inclusion and encouraging kids to participate in the MecKidz experience. If your child has sensory or behavior related needs, let us know before you visit so we can serve you and your family in the best way possible.

MecKidz is committed to welcoming and including all children, no matter their individual needs. Our goal for every child is inclusion, encouraging kids to interact with others, while under the supervision of adults with a heart for children. If your child has a disability, let us know before you visit in person so we can serve you and your family in the best way possible.