Lynnette Peckett
Lynnette is the Disability Champion at St Saviour's, Sunbury. She is married to Alan and is mum to two grown-up children, one of whom has epilepsy and autism. Lynnette lives with tinnitus and hearing loss. She writes a monthly blog called 'Lynnette's Life', which covers topics including additional needs, mental health, and childhood bereavement.
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ArticleHaving a Disability Champion can revolutionise life for disabled youth and children in your church
When we moved to our current church a few years ago, most people who talked with me for more than a few minutes soon discovered that I’m passionate about churches becoming more accessible for disabled people, including disabled young people and children. It wasn’t too long before our vicar approached me and asked if I would consider being the Disability Champion for our church. After praying about it, I gladly accepted. I want churches to not only welcome and include disabled adults, youth and children, but to also be places where they can feel that they truly belong. But what is a Disability Champion and why might your church need one?
