Lida Merrill
Lida Merrill works for Heritage Christian Services, in Rochester, NY. For over 25 years she has served as the Director of Spiritual Life/ Director of Faith Community Inclusion. Her responsibilities include leading a team that addresses the spiritual needs of the people served by HCS by focusing on inclusion of people with disabilities into local faith communities, providing training and supports to employees; and serving as resources for local faith communities as they welcome people with special needs into their congregations. Lida is a graduate of Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY.
Care of the Direct Support Professional
There are people who work to lovingly support people with disabilities. They assist people to cook meals, do laundry, attend church. They pass medications, care for g-tubes and other medical equipment, and step between people to offer protection. They listen to the people they support. They bring the people they support to their parent’s homes, doctor appointments, bowling, and churches. How has your congregation showed respect and care for these Direct Support Professionals?