RampUp

RampUp RampUp promotes the inclusion and participation of persons with disability in faith communities. The group also looked at solutions for the situation.

Around 2006 several individuals (disabled and non-disabled) in Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg started discussing the situation of persons with disabilities in churches. Many shared their experiences of exclusion - and in some cases serious neglect (e.g. churches not making any effort to enable the participation of persons with disability in the life of the church). The first step towards addressing

the situation came about in 2011 when an academic research project was completed on the topic ‘The experiences of persons with disabilities in faith communities’. The results showed a serious need for raising awareness towards inclusion. The RampUp website was launched in November 2011. It contains material written by persons with disabilities and gives suggestions towards inclusion and an atmosphere of belonging in faith communities. The website has many downloadable documents on the following topics:
- General guidelines to inclusion;
- Guidelines for accessibility of church buildings, worship services and all activities of the local church;
- A Biblical view of disability;
- The annual Disability Awareness Sunday. For us the term ‘RampUp’ refers to increasing the intensity of churches' actively enabling persons with disability to participate in church activities. In other words:

- Ramping up peoples’ attitudes to be welcoming;
- Ramping up buildings to be more accessible;
- Ramping up our ability to be an inclusive community;
- Ramping up the interaction between disabled and non-disabled groups (‘us and them’ mentality)

In summary, Ramping Up our thinking, attitudes, perceptions, views, and ways of doing to ensure the meaningful contribution and belonging of persons with disability in the church. Write to us at erna@tlm.co.za: share your experiences and opinions, and above all, make suggestions on how to ensure inclusion.

On this Ascension Day, we once more confess that we believe in the wonder of Christ's call to use each of us in ways as ...
14/05/2026

On this Ascension Day, we once more confess that we believe in the wonder of Christ's call to use each of us in ways as amazing and significant as His first-century disciples.
(re-worked from the writing of Barbara Rainey)

MOTHER'S DAY. May 2026.So much is being said about many different mother roles.RampUp honors the mothers of children wit...
11/05/2026

MOTHER'S DAY. May 2026.
So much is being said about many different mother roles.

RampUp honors the mothers of children with disabilities.

In your church and community, will you reach out to someone who mothers a child with special needs, with the mere question:
How can I understand better, how can I support you?

(Picture: A young mother and her little boy affected by a developmental disorder - by Anika Meyer)

06/05/2026

A beautiful experience of inclusion with 2 choirs singing the Lord's Prayer. We salute you Transoranje School for the Deaf

We express our appreciation for the work of Interpreters who play a vital role in the lives of Deaf people, with the use...
06/05/2026

We express our appreciation for the work of Interpreters who play a vital role in the lives of Deaf people, with the use of Sign Language.

💙 Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day! 💙

Interpreters play a vital role in the Deaf community by breaking barriers, creating understanding, and ensuring equal access to communication. Thank you for being the bridge that connects voices, signs, and hearts every day. 🤟✨

04/05/2026

Colin Judge:
"Shifting your perspective"
Is this a word in time for us - making an effort for churches to be inclusive for persons with disability?

On Freedom Day in South Africa,here is a beautiful thing to do:Be the reason some one feels welcomed, seen, heard, value...
27/04/2026

On Freedom Day in South Africa,
here is a beautiful thing to do:

Be the reason some one feels
welcomed,
seen,
heard,
valued,
loved and supported

Be the reason someone feels...

👇✅👇

We come with nothing.We leave with nothing.But one beautiful thing we can gain in life is a remembrance in someone's min...
24/04/2026

We come with nothing.
We leave with nothing.
But one beautiful thing we can gain in life is
a remembrance in someone's mind
and a small place in someone's heart.
Mother Teresa

Could you consider this question in your church:What will we learn together when persons with disabilities are part of t...
22/04/2026

Could you consider this question in your church:

What will we learn together when persons with disabilities are part of the fellowship of believers at church?

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81 7th Avenue Highlands North
Johannesburg
2192

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