Saturday Sneak Peeks - Things to Look forward To

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Sabbath Sunday: We spend every Sunday intentionally focusing on God, and spending time with our loved ones. We encourage you to do the same!

Mandi's CandI Corner: Join Mandi this Monday as she reveals her CandI flavor of the week!

Tuesday Truth:  This Tuesday we'll be discussing Invisible Disabilities! Check in to read an inspiring and informative interview on the subject.

Worship Wednesday: Tune in on Wednesday for a short video that will help you develop a Christ-like view of people with diverse abilities!

Thankful Thursday: This project couldn't have happened without all the advocates, caregivers, and supporters of people with diverse abilities. Be sure to read about just one of the DiversAble Allies this Thursday!

Fashion Friday: Let's get to know our 2015 Mandi's CandI DiversAble Models a little better! Her profile will be posted this Friday.

**Special Feature**
DiversAbility (a separate, but closely related movement) is hosting its launch event on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST! Learn more about this amazing movement that started out on a college campus and helped inspire me to start the DMP. Go to http://diversabilitylaunch.splashthat.com/ for tickets and info.

Support The DiversAble Model Project today by going to http://bitly.com/DiversAble and placing an order! All proceeds from orders placed through this link will go towards supporting the project and models.

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