On behalf of the Special Connections Ministry, we would like to invite you to our 2024 Special Needs Resource Fair on August 22, 2024, from 6:00–8:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. After a one-year break, we are thrilled to bring this back to our community! We are putting hundreds of intentional hours of prayer and work into our 2024 Special Needs Resource Fair, and we believe that having our fair is vital for our families in the Birmingham-Metro community.

This fair is designed to connect individuals with special needs and their families with numerous agencies and ministry resources that can provide assistance to them.  

Our Special Needs Resource Fair is 100% free for people with special needs and their families. We anticipate over 100 agencies in attendance. In addition, we anticipate serving 600 families over the course of two hours. Our detailed Special Needs Resource Guide will be translated in Spanish, Japanese and Korean and an ASL interpreter will be on-site during the duration of the fair. Lastly, all of the resources will be available in print during the event and will be available digitally on our website.

For additional information on this resource fair and to register to attend, go to briarwood.org/specialneedsresourcefair.

Special Connections is a ministry to people of all abilities. Our desire is to see society and the Body of Christ show equal concern for people with disabilities and their families as is shown for others. Therefore, our focus is ministering, in word and deed, both to and alongside people touched by disability. We seek to enable people with disabilities and their families to hear the gospel of God’s grace, fully participate in the Body of Christ, and fully contribute in their churches and communities.

We help people with disabilities and their families have many opportunities for worship, learning and building relationships with others attending Briarwood Church. Our goal is to help families participate in life-on-life relationships and in the life of the church in any way they choose. Our classes and inclusion program help children, youth and adults with disabilities to grow spiritually and socially with one another and with typically developing peers. Our home base on Sundays is room N-110 for all worship services and Sunday School. Care is also provided during other times, for church Bible Studies, special events, etc. Interpreting services are available for the Hearing Impaired.

If you are interested in learning more or joining the volunteer team, contact Michael Johnson at 205-776-5291 or mjohnson@briarwood.org.