On today’s episode of the “Center,” we are joined by Sister Maria Zeimen, OSF and her friend Nancy from Garden Center Services. Garden Center Services is located in Burbank, IL, and provides housing services, day programming, and supportive employment services to people with intellectual and physical disabilities. According to their website, Garden Center Services was established in 1956 as a grassroots movement intended to serve children with developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers. Garden Center Services currently serves more than 150 individuals within their wider community.
A goal of active nonviolence, according to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is to create “Beloved Community” – or space where unconditional love holds the power to transform the lives of all. As a mode of this transformative, unconditional love, today’s episode of The “Center” holds space for a member of the community at Garden Center Services to share their interests and favorite things, and to help us understand the important value of love and friendship.
Podcast Resources:
To learn more about Garden Center Services, visit their website here:
https://gardencenterservices.org/home/about/
Would you like to learn more about disability justice? This compilation of essays written by individuals with disabilities provides insight into their capabilities, and passion to nonviolently advocate for justice for all:
https://www.akpress.org/carework.html
To learn more about how we can cultivate inclusivity within our communities of spirituality, check out this book by Amy Kenny:
http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/my-body-is-not-a-prayer-request/409340
Do you have a tiny human in your life? Are you looking for resources to learn more about inclusivity in a kid-friendly way? Check out this book by Brad Montague: