RESPITE. ALL-ABILITIES. DISCIPLESHIP.
We exist to serve the special needs community for the sake of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:22-25
“Those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.”
Our Mission
We are called to put the Gospel of Jesus Christ on display through celebrating and advocating for people who are differently abled. We believe that every person is beautifully and wonderfully made for kingdom work and eternal impact. Our heart is to see the special needs community become a vibrant part of the Church around the world.
7+
Years serving
RAD was birthed in 2016 as a response to God’s call to love, serve and celebrate the special needs community.
11+
EVENTS
Community & consistency. We have created consistent and community focused events in the Austin TX area.
130+
children Impacted
Over 130 children with special needs and their families have been loved, served and celebrated.
Our Programs
RAD respite
RAD Respite are one day respite events where children with special needs and their siblings come for a day of fun, while parents enjoy a day of rest and rejuvenation.
RAD Resource
RAD Resource is a one day micro-conference built for families who have family members with special needs. Each year we have a dynamic keynote speaker as well as practical and engaging breakout sessions. Lunch is served and we close the day with a resource fair. The goal is that every single family walks away with something new… whether it be hope, a new relationship, a resource, a door prize or deeper relationship with Jesus.
RAD Week
RAD Week is a Vacation Bible School style event that is specifically built and focused on children with special needs. Our goal is to give kids the best week of their summer and share with them the love of Jesus Christ.
Every RAD kid has a one-on-one buddy who they will spend the week with. They are there to build relationship, help keep them safe, happy & engage, as well as share with them the gospel of Jesus. RAD Week is specifically held in the evenings and all siblings are included as well, so that parents can enjoy a night of respite. We have trained and licensed professions that work with people with special needs, that we refer to as the P-Team. They are there to ensure that each RAD kid has a wonderful time and help meet every need that your child might have.
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Those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.