Each post in this series comes from someone at Savior who has a disability. Today, we hear from John Mark Howard, a long-time Savior member; you’ve likely heard him read or seen him helping out with the children!
Tell us about yourself:
Hi! My name is John Mark Howard. I grew up in Glen Ellyn and am living in Wheaton. I was born in New Jersey, but the first memory I have is here in Illinois. I drive for Uber. I am a big movie guy and I like history. I love to go out and have coffee, I like the 1 on 1 thing.
Tell us about your disability, and how it affects your daily life:
My disability is Cerebral Palsy, I also have scoliosis as a direct result of my CP. It affects my fine motor skills as well as my balance. My vision is affected as well. I see out of both eyes, just one at a time. I do still have what I call bad balance days. Obviously school was not fun. But with all that has happened in my life. It is what made me who I am.
What does or can the Savior community do to make you feel loved, supported, and fully included in the life of the church? I have felt so welcome here at Church of the Savior. I have been attending Church of the Savior for ten years now. From day one, I have not felt singled out. I have been able to volunteer with the children and sing in the Choir.
Interview with John Mark Howard (Disability Theology)