#ChSocM Tweetchat: February 21, 2012

#ChSocM Tweetchat

February 21, 2012

#ChSocM Tweetchat (2/21/12)

(02/21/2012)

  

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9:00	chsocm:  Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat. Warm welcome to those joining us for the first time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:00 chsocm

9:01	chsocm:  If this is your first tweetchat ever, fear not the pace! You can review the transcript later, which will be posted on our blog. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:01 chsocm

9:01	chsocm:  In fact, if you subscribe to http://churchsocmed.blogspot.com, you'll get the transcript automagically. AND we now have a FB page. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:01 chsocm

9:02	chsocm:  We’ll get started in a minute with self-introductions, but let’s start with prayer. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:02 chsocm

9:02	chsocm:  On this evening before Ash Wednesday, we gather for real as a virtual community... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:02 chsocm

9:03	chsocm:  We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:03 chsocm

9:03	rev_david:  RT @chsocm: On this evening before Ash Wednesday, we gather for real as a virtual community... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:03 rev_david

9:04	apjonas:  #chsocm: Social Media and Disability Ministry http://churchsocmed.blogspot.com/2012/02/social-media-and-disability-ministry.html [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:04 apjonas

9:04	RevWeb:  Amen and Amen! Blessings upon those lurking, sitting in the back pew or firsttimers. So glad you are here! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:04 RevWeb

9:04	chsocm:  RT @apjonas: #chsocm: Social Media and Disability Ministry http://churchsocmed.blogspot.com/2012/02/social-media-and-disability-ministry.html #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:04 chsocm

9:05	rampracer:  amen! Welcome, especially to newcomers :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:05 rampracer

9:05	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:05 paulsteinbrueck

9:05	alanrud:  RT @chsocm: On this evening before Ash Wednesday, we gather for real as a virtual community... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:05 alanrud

9:05	chsocm:  We give thanks for every opportunity to build faith & share the Gospel using these 21st century tools. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:05 chsocm

9:05	ECCSonline:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:05 ECCSonline

9:06	chsocm:  Next up: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, please tell us about your social media exp. New? Long-timer? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:06 chsocm

9:06	apjonas:  Hi. Pat Jonas, MD Holistic Family Physician in Ohio #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:06 apjonas

9:06	chsocm:  We’ll assume tweets during this chat are yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:06 chsocm

9:06	rev_david:  <-- Rural Lutheran pastor. Exploring social media and attempting to help others along. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:06 rev_david

9:06	chsocm:  Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Use DM or email to pitch products/services. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:06 chsocm

9:07	GulfCoastSynod:  <-- The twitter presence of Lutherans on the Gulf Coast of TX & LA. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:07 GulfCoastSynod

9:07	theologybird:  Robyn, Episcopal Priest, and I suppose I'm a long timer by now--scary #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:07 theologybird

9:07	RevWeb:  Episcopal priest. Baltimore. Promoting SM for #evangelism and building faith communities. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:07 RevWeb

9:07	rampracer:  Blog at Wheelie catholic on issues of faith and #disability, attorney, advocate. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:07 rampracer

9:08	MetroMonk:  Hi from Midland, MI. Local outreach and church comm. for @LinkingLives. Just got done with out annual pancake supper. #chsocm S'up? [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 MetroMonk

9:08	stpaulsdetroit:  Chris in Michigan. once active with Church of Fools (St. Pixels) church online. Cathedral web social media person #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 stpaulsdetroit

9:08	chsocm:  Moderator-->@meredithgould, sociologist, author, editorial svcs & social media strategist. Did time as a pastoral associate. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 chsocm

9:08	thecatholiccoup:  yo tweeps happy fat tuesday :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 thecatholiccoup

9:08	ECCSonline:  Social outreach for Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Tomorrow we launch new multi-social media Lenten calendar, resources, community #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 ECCSonline

9:08	JosephPMathews:  @chsocm Joseph, Episcopal Deacon, General Seminary, social media long timer. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 JosephPMathews

9:08	OccupyLent:  <-- Lenten devotionals, contemplation, & resources. Inspired & encouraged by the #chsocm community. [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 OccupyLent

9:08	JosephPMathews:  RT @chsocm: Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Use DM or email to pitch products/services. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 JosephPMathews

9:08	umjeremy:  Jeremy, United Methodist Clergy in rural Oklahoma, back after missing TWO WEEKS of this convo. Stoked and glad to be digi-present. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 umjeremy

9:08	thecatholiccoup:  I blog at http://Thecatholiccouponer.com on saving money, catholicism, and disney lol I'm doing a lot of #LENT stuff for the next 40 days #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:08 thecatholiccoup

9:09	DigiFormation:  <- Program of General Seminary that focuses on the education of church leaders in social media. This is @colinmchapman typing... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 DigiFormation

9:09	rev_david:  Also, Dad who will have to step out momentarily for prayers & story time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 rev_david

9:09	ECCSonline:  @OccupyLent Really enjoying your tweets leading up to Lent. Keep up good work! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 ECCSonline

9:09	JosephPMathews:  @umjeremy Glad you're back! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 JosephPMathews

9:09	apjonas:  Methodist choir member and SM explorer w/blogs and internet radio experiences in a non-SM church but hopeful #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 apjonas

9:09	chsocm:  @umjeremy While you were away, you were nominated to back virtual cookies for the virtual community. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 chsocm

9:09	MetroMonk:  Forgot to mention that I'm heading to Raleigh soon. #chsocm Just wanted to throw that out there. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 MetroMonk

9:09	MCMBrooks:  Howdy! I'm Michelle, #UMC, active in sm for 5+ yrs. Still new to #chsocm chat. [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:09 MCMBrooks

9:10	OccupyLent:  @ECCSonline Thank you very much! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:10 OccupyLent

9:10	chsocm:  In addition to a FB page, we also have a Pinterest page! http://www.pinterest.com/chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:10 chsocm

9:10	umjeremy:  @JosephPMathews Hope you get to share your video presentation! I haven't been able to watch it yet. Wah wah... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:10 umjeremy

9:10	alanrud:  American Baptist, Albany, NY, pastor-blogger-potty trainer for my kids #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:10 alanrud

9:10	umjeremy:  @chsocm But who is bringing the virtual milk? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:10 umjeremy

9:10	chsocm:  @MCMBrooks Early adopter! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:10 chsocm

9:10	chickpastor:  Beth, ELCA (Lutheran) pastor, mostly lurking tonight (sermonizing!) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:10 chickpastor

9:11	windtheme:  Elizabeth, Communications Director (among other things) at @queerchurch, Boston-area (long/medium-timer re: social media?) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:11 windtheme

9:11	JosephPMathews:  @umjeremy @Digitalformation tweeted it a bit ago and it got RT'd. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:11 JosephPMathews

9:11	chsocm:  Tonight we’re chatting about social media & disability ministry & how it can be deployed to reach the homebound. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:11 chsocm

9:11	paulsteinbrueck:  @RevWeb @Anj121 @MetroMonk @rev_david Good to see you all tonight! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:11 paulsteinbrueck

9:11	theologybird:  RT @chsocm: Tonight we’re chatting about social media & disability ministry & how it can be deployed to reach the homebound. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:11 theologybird

9:12	chsocm:  Starting at the broader/top level with Topic 1: #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 chsocm

9:12	JosephPMathews:  @umjeremy Or rather @DigiFormation did. Twitter character limits *shakes fist* #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 JosephPMathews

9:12	chsocm:  Ready, set... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 chsocm

9:12	DigiFormation:  This is fantastic. Social Media as Hospitality in general is something the church can really get behind. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 DigiFormation

9:12	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @chsocm: Tonight we’re chatting about social media & disability ministry & how it can be deployed to reach the homebound. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 paulsteinbrueck

9:12	chsocm:  Topic 1: : What online accessibility issues do church communicators need to know about/be sensitive to? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 chsocm

9:12	umjeremy:  @windtheme Hi Elizabeth!! :-) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 umjeremy

9:12	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: Topic 1: : What online accessibility issues do church communicators need to know about/be sensitive to? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 MeredithGould

9:12	Neeterduck:  #chsocm Camp director and social media enthusiast in VA [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:12 Neeterduck

9:13	ECCSonline:  RT @theologybird: RT @chsocm: We’re chatting about social media & disability ministry; how to deploy it to reach homebound #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:13 ECCSonline

9:13	windtheme:  @umjeremy Hi, Jeremy! :D #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:13 windtheme

9:13	revolution115:  Hi Y'all! Mostly lurking tonight. :-) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:13 revolution115

9:14	JosephPMathews:  @chsocm T1: I'm going that some people can help me out here. I'm horribly unaware. Visibility comes to mind, though. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 JosephPMathews

9:14	theologybird:  Can we talk about pet peeves in T1? Please? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 theologybird

9:14	rev_david:  Those with more experience: help us out! // RT @chsocm: What online accessibility issues do church communicators need to know about? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 rev_david

9:14	azrork:  Me, Amy Rork, running in late and likely leaving early. #PCUSA SM volunteer in Texas for @FPCGV. Does that cover it? #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 azrork

9:14	rampracer:  T1 Accessibility issues online include close captioning videos and narrative descriptions of images for visually impaired. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 rampracer

9:14	LifeLongForm:  RT @thecatholiccoup: yo tweeps happy fat tuesday :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 LifeLongForm

9:14	RevWeb:  T1 WiFi in the nave, classrooms, fellowship hall, throughout the campus. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 RevWeb

9:14	iamepiscopalian:  Here, but in the balcony lurking tonight, Carry on then. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 iamepiscopalian

9:14	DigiFormation:  @chsocm T1: The Income Digital Divide comes to mind. What resources do wealthier members have that some of the needier ones do not. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:14 DigiFormation

9:15	chsocm:  @theologybird Go for it! Pet peeves can reveal issues having to do with accessibility or lack thereof! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:15 chsocm

9:15	queerchurch:  RT @chsocm: Topic 1: : What online accessibility issues do church communicators need to know about/be sensitive to? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:15 queerchurch

9:15	MCMBrooks:  t1: need to be aware of over use of visuals or content that is not accessible to text reader. @chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:15 MCMBrooks

9:15	chsocm:  T1 Clarification: Accessibility = to church in any form! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:15 chsocm

9:15	apjonas:  T1 Americans w/ Disabilities guidelines on visual displays for the visually impaired may need emphasis #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:15 apjonas

9:15	MeredithGould:  RT @theologybird: T1: text size! music that plays automatically! white (or light) fonts on dark back grounds! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:15 MeredithGould

9:16	theologybird:  @DigiFormation One q we have pondered out here is how the Church can lit resource ppl in these cases? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:16 theologybird

9:16	chsocm:  RT @chsocm: T1 Further Clarification: Accessibility = physical accessibility #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:16 chsocm

9:16	apjonas:  RT @rampracer: T1 Accessibility issues online include close captioning videos and narrative descriptions of images for vis impaired. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:16 apjonas

9:16	umjeremy:  T1: Always need text titles of pictures and text titles of links. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:16 umjeremy

9:16	theflagsofdawn:  #chsocm t1 in regional structures, rural parishes have slow or no Internet access. That can disconnect them from regional and national stuff [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:16 theflagsofdawn

9:17	chsocm:  @theologybird @digiformation...hang in there, we're getting to those issues! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:17 chsocm

9:17	rampracer:  T1 Issue of whether folks e.g. in nursing homes who have no transportation to church have a computer #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:17 rampracer

9:17	azrork:  @chsocm We try to remember that no communication can be entirely digital. Not everyone has access or can communicate digitally. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:17 azrork

9:18	azrork:  @theologybird I'd love other your pet peeves. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:18 azrork

9:18	JosephPMathews:  T1: too much visual stimulation in general, ways that digital content can easily be printed for those without digital access. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:18 JosephPMathews

9:18	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm T1: It's tough. It's important to use multimedia to engage ppl, but must also engage the deaf & blind. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:18 paulsteinbrueck

9:18	joe_sewell:  @chsocm Joe, attendee, Calvary Chapel Surfside. Blogs @ http://conthis.blogspot.com. Did "social media" in the CompuServe days #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:18 joe_sewell

9:18	umjeremy:  RT @azrork We try to remember that no communication can be entirely digital. Not everyone has access or can communicate digitally. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:18 umjeremy

9:18	JosephPMathews:  T1: or reformatted more easily for printing; pushing print on a website then blowing up the print out doesn't necc work. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:18 JosephPMathews

9:19	apjonas:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm T1: Its tough. Its important to use multimedia to engage ppl, but must also engage the deaf & blind. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:19 apjonas

9:19	joe_sewell:  @chsocm Personal disabilities: morbid obesity, depression, panic/anxiety disorders. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:19 joe_sewell

9:19	chsocm:  T2: How could social media help transform ministry to the disabled and/or homebound? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:19 chsocm

9:19	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: T2: How could social media help transform ministry to the disabled and/or homebound? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:19 MeredithGould

9:19	RevWeb:  T1 SM is a great way to keep homebound members connected to parish. Making sure they have internet/tools to be in touch. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:19 RevWeb

9:19	rampracer:  T1 Emailing content (text) of web pages to visually impaired makes it easier for some to read. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:19 rampracer

9:20	JosephPMathews:  RT @azrork:We try to remember that no communication can be entirely digital. Not everyone has access or can communicate digitally. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:20 JosephPMathews

9:20	umjeremy:  @DrKVG We're talking about online church and accessibility across various abilities. If yer around, can you contribute? Click here: #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:20 umjeremy

9:20	alanrud:  @azrork @@chsocm Right on. Multi media communication. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:20 alanrud

9:20	rampracer:  RT @RevWeb: T1 SM is a great way to keep homebound members connected to parish. Making sure they have internet/tools to be in touch. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:20 rampracer

9:20	chsocm:  (Tweetchat seems to be sluggish tonight! Switching to Tweetdeck.) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:20 chsocm

9:20	JosephPMathews:  T2: like a lot of SM stuff, it may enable the "Sunday experience" to go beyond Sunday. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:20 JosephPMathews

9:21	MCMBrooks:  @chsocm is this more about technology accessibility than content accessibility? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:21 MCMBrooks

9:21	joe_sewell:  @chsocm BIG accessibility issue: people who cannot afford new computers. Try not to leave the poor among us out. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:21 joe_sewell

9:21	chsocm:  @MCMBrooks Yes, tonight we're focusing on disbility ministry & to the homebound #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:21 chsocm

9:21	expatminister:  #chsocm lurking & learning tonight! Josh Hale, pastor @PerritteUMC & avid social media evangelist :) [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:21 expatminister

9:21	ECCSonline:  Many homebound use caregivers to access social media; accessibility may be less of an issue. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:21 ECCSonline

9:22	azrork:  @chsocm It may help bring the word to them, but nothing beats the personal touch: home communion, choir visits, etc. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:22 azrork

9:22	windtheme:  RT @umjeremy: T1: Always need text titles of pictures and text titles of links. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:22 windtheme

9:22	Anj121:  Website design & design usability: text, button sizes etc. we try include text with video files #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:22 Anj121

9:22	windtheme:  RT @chsocm: T2: How could social media help transform ministry to the disabled and/or homebound? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:22 windtheme

9:23	tijuanabecky:  RT @chsocm: (Tweetchat seems to be sluggish tonight! Switching to Tweetdeck.) #chsocm //Hootsuite is working well. [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:23 tijuanabecky

9:23	kmays:  @MetroMonk Good to hear you're coming South! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:23 kmays

9:23	theologybird:  @RevWeb I've seen web pages with a select your own text size slider bar. Love it! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:23 theologybird

9:23	rampracer:  T2 Web pages that include accessibility information are more welcoming- not all disabled are homebound- can they get in is isssue #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:23 rampracer

9:24	JosephPMathews:  T2 while he always appreciates visits, my grandpa loves people being in touch with him on SM just to be kept in the loop. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:24 JosephPMathews

9:24	chsocm:  T2a: What are the current gaps in disability ministry that social media might bridge? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:24 chsocm

9:24	rampracer:  Also important to list services with deaf translators available, handicap accessible bathrooms, get practical in info #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:24 rampracer

9:24	JosephPMathews:  @theologybird That's awesome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:24 JosephPMathews

9:24	RevWeb:  @theologybird That's very cool. Will keep that in mind. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:24 RevWeb

9:24	tijuanabecky:  @chsocm Social media can help transform ministry to the homebound or disabled by giving them a way to interact & learn from online. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:24 tijuanabecky

9:24	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @chsocm: T2a: What are the current gaps in disability ministry that social media might bridge? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:24 paulsteinbrueck

9:25	chsocm:  RT @rampracer: Also important to list services with deaf translators available, handicap accessible bathrooms, get practical in info #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:25 chsocm

9:25	JosephPMathews:  @rampracer And I find to make sure that the handicap accessible bathrooms are accessible to get into, no weird places #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:25 JosephPMathews

9:25	rampracer:  T2a A community's online presence can convey an awareness of access issues, hospitality for those turned away from churches in past. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:25 rampracer

9:25	joe_sewell:  @chsocm T2: availability. Those who cannot get in or have other issues (e.g., sensitive to loud) can control @ home. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:25 joe_sewell

9:26	apjonas:  RT @RevWeb: T2 How about website pages with a large print option like a second language option. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:26 apjonas

9:26	stpaulsdetroit:  @tijuanabecky not forgetting what we can learn from the homebound and their often full time caregivers #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:26 stpaulsdetroit

9:26	ECCSonline:  T2a: We found #1 issue faced by homebound, caregivers? Loneliness. Social media ideal for meeting this need. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:26 ECCSonline

9:26	MeredithGould:  @JosephPMathews Too many people don't realize that churches are generally exempt from ADA compliance #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:26 MeredithGould

9:27	joe_sewell:  @chsocm T2: availability even after service is over, for those who need to "step out" for med. maintenance. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:27 joe_sewell

9:27	chsocm:  @StevenLavoie Can you provide specific examples? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:27 chsocm

9:27	rev_heather:  Finding this convo challenging. We make building physically accessible, have wheelchairs on hand. Can't supply homebound w/tech $! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:27 rev_heather

9:27	RevWeb:  RT @ECCSonline: T2a: We found #1 issue faced by homebound, caregivers? Loneliness. Social media ideal for meeting this need. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:27 RevWeb

9:27	cvdavies:  Sneaking in late, but eager to hear y'all's thoughts on disability ministry. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:27 cvdavies

9:28	JosephPMathews:  @MeredithGould My campus ministry had a handicap accessible bathroom, but the furniture in front of it rendered it inaccessible. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:28 JosephPMathews

9:28	tijuanabecky:  @stpaulsdetroit Definitely. We can learn from them and their points of view. They may be able to tell us how social media can help. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:28 tijuanabecky

9:28	windtheme:  RT @MeredithGould: @JosephPMathews Too many people don't realize that churches are generally exempt from ADA compliance #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:28 windtheme

9:28	apjonas:  RT @rampracer: Parents of disabled kids want information too - a whole different area. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:28 apjonas

9:29	rampracer:  It's never a good idea to cite ADA exemption to a disabled newcomer in faith community even though true :( unwelcoming #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:29 rampracer

9:29	RevWeb:  @rev_heather When the parish secy says the pastor is the only one with the WEP key cuz he's the only one who uses it, ya got a prblm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:29 RevWeb

9:30	MeredithGould:  @rampracer Yeah, no kidding. Prob is most church people assume that churches have to & will be ADA accessible #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:30 MeredithGould

9:30	joe_sewell:  @MeredithGould @JosephPMathews That *shouldn't* matter. As long as the church is aware of the issues, it should do it's best. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:30 joe_sewell

9:31	cvdavies:  RT I had no idea! // @MeredithGould @JosephPMathews Too many ppl dont realize that churches are generally exempt from ADA compliance #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:31 cvdavies

9:31	chsocm:  T3: Are some social media tools better than others for disability ministry? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:31 chsocm

9:31	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: T3: Are some social media tools better than others for disability ministry? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:31 MeredithGould

9:31	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm IMO, most churches are totally ignorant of accessibility issues. They're happy if their site looks/sounds good to them. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:31 paulsteinbrueck

9:32	tijuanabecky:  @MeredithGould @JosephPMathews What is ADA compliance for the church? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:32 tijuanabecky

9:32	DigiFormation:  T2: For the Blind: A church could stream the audio of their service to Wifi accessible devices with earbuds available from an usher #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:32 DigiFormation

9:32	thecatholiccoup:  Sometimes church is hard for ADD and ADHD people #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:32 thecatholiccoup

9:32	MeredithGould:  @paulsteinbrueck Agree & some churches play the "we can't afford the renovations" card. Jesus weeps. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:32 MeredithGould

9:32	revolution115:  RT @ECCSonline: T2a: We found #1 issue faced by homebound, caregivers? Loneliness. Social media ideal for meeting this need. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:32 revolution115

9:32	ECCSonline:  Social media is useful tool to increase acceptance of disabled, pointing out their needs, abilities, challenges. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:32 ECCSonline

9:33	thecatholiccoup:  T2a: so true one of the places we have for meetings has no ramp only stairs it was grandfathered in #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 thecatholiccoup

9:33	thecatholiccoup:  @MeredithGould yup yup my church is going through that right now #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 thecatholiccoup

9:33	apjonas:  T2a Team mbrs w/SM & tech access may need to make home visits to those in need of the tech. Add touch to SM use of webcast,etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 apjonas

9:33	thecatholiccoup:  For #LENT we are doing a bookstudy online for people that can't get out to a real life meeting :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 thecatholiccoup

9:33	revolution115:  RT @digiformation: T2: For the Blind: A church could stream the audio of their service to Wifi accessible devices with earbuds... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 revolution115

9:33	DigiFormation:  @thecatholiccoup A bad liturgy can be hard to sit through even if you don't have ADD/ADHD :- #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 DigiFormation

9:33	rampracer:  T2a there is no grandfather clause in the ADA. That's a myth #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 rampracer

9:33	chsocm:  Remember, there are learning disabilities and invisible disabilities! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:33 chsocm

9:34	Anj121:  RT @thecatholiccoup: Sometimes church is hard for ADD and ADHD people< and their parents...not that I would know! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:34 Anj121

9:34	joe_sewell:  @RevWeb @rev_heather Good pt, but if the router connects to DSL, it might not take the demand. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:34 joe_sewell

9:34	MeredithGould:  LOL//RT @DigiFormation: @thecatholiccoup A bad liturgy can be hard to sit through even if you don't have ADD/ADHD :- #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:34 MeredithGould

9:34	stpaulsdetroit:  @DigiFormation we have Braille hymnal and large print bcp #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:34 stpaulsdetroit

9:34	rampracer:  There are, however, exemptions for church buildings - unless used for certain functions. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:34 rampracer

9:34	apjonas:  RT @digiformation: T2: For the Blind: A church could stream the audio of their service to Wifi accessible devices with earbuds... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:34 apjonas

9:34	rev_david:  Ha! Well said! / RT @DigiFormation: @thecatholiccoup A bad liturgy can be hard to sit through even if you dont have ADD/ADHD :- #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:34 rev_david

9:35	RevWeb:  MT @apjonas: T2a Team mbrs w/SM tech access need to make home visits in need of the tech. Add touch to SM use of webcast,etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:35 RevWeb

9:35	DigiFormation:  T3: A difficulty is the learning curve that comes along with new technologies. If you can't teach them, are they worth using? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:35 DigiFormation

9:35	windtheme:  RT @chsocm: Remember, there are learning disabilities and invisible disabilities! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:35 windtheme

9:35	JosephPMathews:  @theologybird @joe_sewell @meredithgould and one should never accommodate those not present ;) [pick an absent group] #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:35 JosephPMathews

9:35	rampracer:  RT @stpaulsdetroit: @DigiFormation we have Braille hymnal and large print bcp #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:35 rampracer

9:35	MeredithGould:  @JosephPMathews Snooze You Lose Ministry #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:35 MeredithGould

9:35	stpaulsdetroit:  @apjonas do you mean for the blind, or for the hearing impaired? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:35 stpaulsdetroit

9:36	chsocm:  So...are some social media tools better suited than others for disability ministry? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:36 chsocm

9:36	joe_sewell:  @thecatholiccoup Amen! There are other lesser-known "disabilities" that can shut one out. E.g., hyperacusis. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:36 joe_sewell

9:36	rampracer:  Social media is a wonderful way to "advertise" accommodations your community has for disabled! Positive approach #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:36 rampracer

9:36	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm I'm curious... how many of you here tonight can say with certainty ur church website is ADA compliant? Who cannot? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:36 paulsteinbrueck

9:36	JosephPMathews:  RT @rampracer: Social media is a wonderful way to "advertise" accommodations your community has for disabled! Positive approach #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:36 JosephPMathews

9:36	DigiFormation:  T2: We're talking big $$$ but has anyone looked at iPads with adjustable font sizes for the seeing impaired? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:36 DigiFormation

9:37	theologybird:  RT @queerchurch: RT @chsocm: Remember, there are learning disabilities and invisible disabilities! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:37 theologybird

9:37	joe_sewell:  @MeredithGould @paulsteinbrueck Same as saying "we can't afford you" or "we have no faith." #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:37 joe_sewell

9:37	rev_david:  Are there ADA standards for websites? Seriously, I don't know. // RT @paulsteinbrueck: church website is ADA compliant? Who cannot? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:37 rev_david

9:37	rampracer:  Those attending may know you have accommodations, those not have no way to know. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:37 rampracer

9:37	chsocm:  @paulsteinbrueck Let's ask our resident expert, atty & disability rights activist @rampracer: do websites have to be ADA compliant? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:37 chsocm

9:37	RevWeb:  T3 Crowdsourcing disabled parishioners & what they use could help discover which sites are better. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:37 RevWeb

9:38	cvdavies:  @DigiFormation That would be greener as well. I'm all for getting rid of paper bulletins! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:38 cvdavies

9:38	joe_sewell:  @thecatholiccoup AWESOME idea! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:38 joe_sewell

9:38	rampracer:  Yes there are web accessibility standards.... you can learn about. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:38 rampracer

9:38	MeredithGould:  RT @RevWeb: WHAT? Ask the people who need the services? Outrageous!!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:38 MeredithGould

9:38	rampracer:  RT @RevWeb: T3 Crowdsourcing disabled parishioners & what they use could help discover which sites are better. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:38 rampracer

9:38	DigiFormation:  RT @RevWeb: T3 Crowdsourcing disabled parishioners & what they use could help discover which sites are better. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:38 DigiFormation

9:39	fsantoni:  Sorry I'm late...what'd I miss? (kidding) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:39 fsantoni

9:39	rampracer:  I'm available if anyone has any questions or needs me to post info on my blog about any topic. Please just ask #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:39 rampracer

9:39	rev_heather:  @paulsteinbrueck @chsocm #chsocm No idea (although in Canada, so ADA not an issue as such), our website is contracted out.... [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:39 rev_heather

9:39	apjonas:  T2 Allow homebound PWD access to post on "big screen" during service, also pray w/parishioners, sing along w/choir via SM etc. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:39 apjonas

9:39	MeredithGould:  RT @rampracer: I'm available if anyone has any questions or needs me to post info on my blog about any topic. Please just ask #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:39 MeredithGould

9:40	rampracer:  RT @thecatholiccoup: For #LENT we are doing a bookstudy online for people that cant get out to a real life meeting :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:40 rampracer

9:40	rev_heather:  @paulsteinbrueck @chsocm #chsocm New question: whose job is it to make websites ADA compliant, the client or the web designer? [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:40 rev_heather

9:40	chsocm:  T3a: How can our favorite tools be tweaked to become more accessible? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:40 chsocm

9:40	thecatholiccoup:  @DigiFormation AMEN!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:40 thecatholiccoup

9:40	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: T3a: How can our favorite tools be tweaked to become more accessible? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:40 MeredithGould

9:40	DigiFormation:  T3: OSX Lion makes it very easy to zoom into articles on any given website #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:40 DigiFormation

9:41	Anj121:  @rampracer <-- lots of useful information here! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:41 Anj121

9:41	MeredithGould:  @azrork @tonifotiburks I tell clients that needs to be right at the top of the website, not buried #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:41 MeredithGould

9:41	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm I don't believe ADA standards 4 websites r required by law, so every1 is content to live in ignorance. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:41 paulsteinbrueck

9:42	stpaulsdetroit:  @DigiFormation Safari "reader' works really well for adjusting the size #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:42 stpaulsdetroit

9:42	RevWeb:  @rev_heather: @paulsteinbrueck whose job is it to make websites ADA compliant, the client or the web designer?//isn't all our jobs? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:42 RevWeb

9:42	DigiFormation:  T3a: It's high time Microsoft and Apple utilized resolution independence so text size didn't shrink with resolution size #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:42 DigiFormation

9:43	rampracer:  With churches/ADA there's a difference between legal and moral obligations IMHO #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:43 rampracer

9:43	DigiFormation:  T3a: It would be great if mobile apps had the same text to speech functionalities as desktop apps #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:43 DigiFormation

9:43	chsocm:  Point of information: Who participating in tonight's chat works for/with a church that has a formal disability ministry set up? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:43 chsocm

9:43	apjonas:  RT @rampracer: With churches/ADA theres a difference between legal and moral obligations IMHO #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:43 apjonas

9:43	theologybird:  I have seen (but lost) a website where you could test the ADA compatibility of your website. Ringing any bells? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:43 theologybird

9:44	rev_david:  #chsocm RT @theologybird: I have seen (but lost) a website where you could test the ADA compatibility of your website. Ringing any bells? [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:44 rev_david

9:44	MeredithGould:  RT @theologybird: I have seen (but lost) a website where you could test the ADA compatibility of your website. Ringing any bells? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:44 MeredithGould

9:44	ECCSonline:  Great point! RT @rampracer: With churches/ADA theres a difference between legal and moral obligations IMHO #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:44 ECCSonline

9:45	MeredithGould:  @rampracer Alas, too often we let legal trump moral and ethical. Lord, have mercy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:45 MeredithGould

9:45	rampracer:  Lots of folks on Twitter who know about website accessibility . Can post the hash tag for that later if you want #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:45 rampracer

9:45	joe_sewell:  @chsocm Ours currently doesn't. And I need to hit the hay here in FL. Nite. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:45 joe_sewell

9:45	DigiFormation:  @MeredithGould @theologybird Nope, but this link looks helpful http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:45 DigiFormation

9:46	chsocm:  @joe_sewell Good night! Thanks for chatting! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:46 chsocm

9:46	DigiFormation:  @MeredithGould @rampracer And even worse, sometimes its the fiscal that trumps both of them #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:46 DigiFormation

9:46	theologybird:  @chsocm Set up versus operational/active? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:46 theologybird

9:46	RevWeb:  POI: I've never known a parish to have a specific ministry to the disabled. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:46 RevWeb

9:47	theologybird:  RT @meredithgould: @rampracer Alas, too often we let legal trump moral and ethical. Lord, have mercy. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:47 theologybird

9:47	paulsteinbrueck:  @rev_heather I think it's both the client & the designer's responsibility. But it almost never comes up. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:47 paulsteinbrueck

9:47	theologybird:  @rampracer Please! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:47 theologybird

9:47	rampracer:  @DigiFormation @MeredithGould So many accommodations are low cost - or can be. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:47 rampracer

9:47	DigiFormation:  Sorry, that last link looked sketchy once Twitter got hold of it. It was the ADA Website standards #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:47 DigiFormation

9:47	ECCSonline:  Agreed. But why? Shame on us. RT @RevWeb: POI: Ive never known a parish to have a specific ministry to the disabled. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:47 ECCSonline

9:48	azrork:  RT @DigiFormation: @MeredithGould @theologybird Nope, but this link looks helpful http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:48 azrork

9:48	rampracer:  @theologybird will do, it's on the tip of my tongue but I need to look up the hashtag #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:48 rampracer

9:48	chsocm:  T4 What could #chsocm enthusiasts do to support ministry to the disabled and homebound? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:48 chsocm

9:49	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: T4 What could #chsocm enthusiasts do to support ministry to the disabled and homebound? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:49 MeredithGould

9:49	rev_heather:  @paulsteinbrueck #chsocm Hm. Not sure what the equivalent web ADA standard in Canada might be; anyone on ##chsocmca know? [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:49 rev_heather

9:49	RevWeb:  @ECCSonline Time to raise the awareness level, methinks. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:49 RevWeb

9:49	ECCSonline:  RT @chsocm: T4 What could #chsocm enthusiasts do to support ministry to the disabled and homebound? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:49 ECCSonline

9:49	queerchurch:  RT @DigiFormation: @MeredithGould @theologybird Nope, but this link looks helpful http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:49 queerchurch

9:50	fsantoni:  Tangent alert: @OpenIDEO's current challenge is abt making elections accessible = lots of translatable ideas for #chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:50 fsantoni

9:50	rev_heather:  Does ministry to "the whole people of God" unintentionally sideline those with specific needs? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:50 rev_heather

9:50	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm T4: Research, blog & promote info about best practices. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:50 paulsteinbrueck

9:50	chsocm:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm T4: Research, blog & promote info about best practices. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:50 chsocm

9:51	cvdavies:  @RevWeb I agree with raising awareness & would add an attitude adjustment #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 cvdavies

9:51	apjonas:  POI, my church has pieces, e.g. Quilt ministry for homebound, sick or disabled; Visitation for instit or homebound -not organized #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 apjonas

9:51	queerchurch:  RT @chsocm: T4 What could #chsocm enthusiasts do to support ministry to the disabled and homebound? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 queerchurch

9:51	rampracer:  T4 Making social media presentations/discussions/development with ministry to disabled/homebound in mind would help #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 rampracer

9:51	chsocm:  @MCMBrooks Bless you! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 chsocm

9:51	CharlotteElia:  When I designed websites, (forever ago), this was the hub for accessibility: http://www.w3.org/WAI/ -lots of guidelines and tools. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 CharlotteElia

9:51	JosephPMathews:  T4 post links and tweet them. SM gives great megaphone for issues like this and ways to raise awareness. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 JosephPMathews

9:51	RevWeb:  T4 Need to push communicators to become more aware of SM for members w/disabilities. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 RevWeb

9:51	chsocm:  RT @CharlotteElia: When I designed websites, (forever ago), this was the hub for accessibility: http://bit.ly/wuk3cu #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:51 chsocm

9:52	apjonas:  @rev_heather Good Point. I think it does enable overlooking many. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:52 apjonas

9:52	theologybird:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm T4: Research, blog & promote info about best practices. #chsocm And implement. Also imp, that one. [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:52 theologybird

9:52	Anj121:  T4 When creating content, think about different ways people will consume it, make it accessible as possible for all. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:52 Anj121

9:52	DigiFormation:  T4: So much is about education Get your #chsocm savvy parishioners into the homes of people who need SM and demo these services 1on1 #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:52 DigiFormation

9:53	stpaulsdetroit:  @rev_heather Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI): in Canada. their site is down which doesn't say much for them #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:53 stpaulsdetroit

9:53	chsocm:  Some great suggestions coming in, tweeple! Keep 'em coming. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:53 chsocm

9:53	revolution115:  Yes, almost always RT @rev_heather: Does ministry to "the whole people of God" unintentionally sideline those with specific needs? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:53 revolution115

9:53	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @CharlotteElia: When I designed websites, (forever ago), this was the hub for accessibility: http://bit.ly/wuk3cu #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:53 paulsteinbrueck

9:53	apjonas:  RT @Anj121: T4 When creating content, think about different ways people will consume it, make it accessible as possible for all. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:53 apjonas

9:53	azrork:  RT @DigiFormation: T4: So much is about education Get your #chsocm savvy parishioners into the homes of people who need SM and demo thes ... [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:53 azrork

9:53	theologybird:  RT @chsocm: RT @CharlotteElia: When I designed websites, (forever ago), this was the hub for accessibility: http://bit.ly/wuk3cu #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:53 theologybird

9:54	ECCSonline:  T4: Be intentional abt including stories, examples of how disabled add to rich fabric of our faith communities. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:54 ECCSonline

9:54	rampracer:  Hospitality is SO important with any social media approach. And that's free :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:54 rampracer

9:54	cvdavies:  Amen! RT @rampracer: Hospitality is SO important with any social media approach. And thats free :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:54 cvdavies

9:55	chsocm:  Would you believe we're coming up on the hour? We are, soon. Final thoughts on topic(s) for now? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:55 chsocm

9:55	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: Would you believe we're coming up on the hour? We are, soon. Final thoughts on topic(s) for now? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:55 MeredithGould

9:55	rampracer:  Check what other congregations/groups are doing that is working. Learn about groups,e.g. on my Pinterest board, that help #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:55 rampracer

9:55	RevWeb:  Thank you all. Great stuff. Opened my eyes a wee bit more. So glad this group is here. Blessings and blessed Lent to you all. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:55 RevWeb

9:56	apjonas:  T4 Develop "Socio-Technical" interface/neighborhood for this ministry #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:56 apjonas

9:56	queerchurch:  RT @Anj121: T4 When creating content, think about different ways people will consume it, make it accessible as possible for all. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:56 queerchurch

9:57	MeredithGould:  Final thoughts: Find out, don't assume, what people want and need. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:57 MeredithGould

9:57	ECCSonline:  Proud to be part of this community. Tonight's convo was our shining hour; thank you @RevWeb & to all. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:57 ECCSonline

9:57	DigiFormation:  Make sure your services/sites/apps are user friendly enough that the most Digital Immigrant can find their way through #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:57 DigiFormation

9:57	windtheme:  @ECCSonline And be careful about using stories that imply people w/ disabilties would be better off if they were "healed" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:57 windtheme

9:57	rampracer:  So many great ideas, cant wait to read the transcript . Thank you all #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:57 rampracer

9:58	chsocm:  Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:58 chsocm

9:58	queerchurch:  RT @rampracer: Hospitality is SO important with any social media approach. And that's free :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:58 queerchurch

9:58	chsocm:  Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:58 chsocm

9:58	theologybird:  RT @ECCSonline And be careful about using stories that imply people w/ disabilties would be better off if they were "healed" #chsocm YES [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:58 theologybird

9:58	ECCSonline:  @windtheme OMG I couldn't imagine. Thanks for the word of caution! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:58 ECCSonline

9:58	chsocm:  The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on http://churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:58 chsocm

9:58	queerchurch:  RT @MeredithGould: Final thoughts: Find out, don't assume, what people want and need. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:58 queerchurch

9:59	apjonas:  @chsocm Inspiring and useful chat. Thanks to all for the great insights. Thanks to @MeredithGould for the leadership #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:59 apjonas

9:59	JosephPMathews:  RT @MeredithGould: Final thoughts: Find out, dont assume, what people want and need. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:59 JosephPMathews

9:59	chsocm:  Blessings to all, especially as we enter the sacred season of Lent. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:59 chsocm

9:59	chsocm:  We’re at the hour. Thanks to all for your contributions & insights. Join us again, next Tuesday @9pm EDT. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 9:59 chsocm

10:00

chsocm:  The #chsocm tweetchat is formally over for this evening, but anyone is welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 10:00 chsocm

10:01

Anj121:  Amen! Thanks all for raising awareness and I'll be checking my website for ADA compliance tomorrow @paulsteinbrueck! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday February 21, 2012 10:01 Anj121

 

 

The topics: 

Topic 1: What online accessibility issues do church communicators need to know about/be sensitive to?

Topic 2: How could social media help transform ministry to the disabled and/or homebound?

Topic 2a: What are the current gaps in disability ministry that social media might bridge? 

Topic 3: Are some social media tools better than others for disability ministry?

Topic 3a: How can our favorite tools be tweaked to become more accessible? 

Topic 4: What could #chsocm enthusiasts do to support ministry to the disabled and homebound? #chsocm