There is always a place in the Church to serve God’s children with special needs. This collection offers many profiles of courageous people and families flourishing alongside various kinds of disabilities.

Jarem Frye is a bone cancer survivor and amputee who built his own replacement leg so he could mountain bike, rock climb, water and snow skiing - he does it all.

 I'm Jarem Frye, Athlete, and Amputee who Built a Leg

Four-time Paralympic gold medalist Jason Smyth may have limited vision, but he never lets challenges limit what he can accomplish. He knows his talents are blessing from God.

 I'm Jason Smyth

Blind guitarist Lorin Nicholson rode a bike from Perth to Sydney, but he didn’t see the country. He heard, felt, and smelled it. To him, it was beautiful.

 I'm Lorin Nicholson , a Blind Guitarist, and Australian Cyclist

When Sherri found out that her son was deaf, she was frozen with fear. With hope in Jesus Christ, she moves forward with faith and has learned to speak in another way.

 I'm Sherri McRae, Georgia Peach and Mother of a Deaf Son


A true karate master can overcome any challenge with faith, perseverance, and one strong leg. Tim Hurst, a Latter-day Saint marathon runner with one leg, finds strength in focusing on what he has.

 I'm Tim Hurst, Sensei, and One-Legged Runner

Elder Olson talks about his experiences serving as a young Church-service missionary.

Able to Serve

When active participation techniques are employed in the classroom, all children have the opportunity to engage with the lesson.

Active Participation

After witnessing Chy Johnson, a student with special needs, be bullied day after day, Carson Jones got the entire Queen Creek High School football team to rally behind the girl.

Angels in Disguise

Before beginning a lesson, it’s important that your students focus and understand what will be covered. To accomplish this, use an attention-getter.

Attention Getter

Be sensitive to students’ attention spans and create lessons that are tailored to their needs—doing so will help them better learn the lesson.

Attention Span

Though Brynn from Connecticut has only one hand, her motto is to always “lend a helping hand” at home, at school, at church, and at play.

Brynn

A 13-year-old boy in Arizona fulfilled his Duty to God by pushing himself to the limit so that his friend, who has cerebral palsy, could participate with him in a triathlon.

Dayton's Legs

An animated training video points out the various courtesies and communication etiquette we should utilize when working with individuals who have a disability – whether with sight, hearing or mobility.

Disability Etiquette: Tips for better communication

Allergic to many foods, Ellen Joy from North Carolina helps other children stay safefrom allergies and encourages them to stand up for their own health.

Ellen Joy

Watch how this couple demonstrates pure love and service in their marriage—even though they have to endure debilitating physical adversity.

Enduring Love

Welcome to Teaching Strategies for Children with Disabilities, a video series produced by Brigham Young University’s David O. McKay School of Education. 

Good Teaching is Good Teaching

Ingrid Maldonado lost her legs, but still stands tall. When you look in her eyes, you will not find frailty, but strength. You will not see fear, but hope.

I'm Ingrid Maldonado—Amputee, and Conqueror of Fears

Luis Rojas knows that no matter his physical stature, the way he serves and loves others makes him stand tall with God.

I'm Luis Rojas, IT Professional, and I Stand Tall with God

Margarita Faundez has had her struggles but has risen above with great determination.

I'm Margarita Faundez—Chilean, and Determined Blind Runner

He is a blind connoisseur of good food in Geneva, Switzerland. She is his eyes. Together, this Latter-day Saint couple explore their city, eat chocolate, and make each other laugh.

I'm Pierre-André Muller—French-Swiss, and Blind Chocolate Hunter 

Despite having muscular dystrophy, Latter-day Saint Homeland Security Consultant Vance Taylor shows that a normal life is possible, and that real happiness comes through family relationships.

I'm Vance Taylor, Father, and Homeland Security Expert

See how faith and love can remain strong through the challenges and the changing seasons of our lives.

In Sickness and Health

Being born with Down syndrome doesn’t stop Katie from Florida from singing, dancing, and sharing a special Primary experience.

Katie

Jesus Christ set the ultimate example of selfless service. In this original short film, we meet people discovering the power of living that simple principle.

Lift

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