Dr Jill Harshaw
Dr Jill Harshaw is executive director of Tiō Associates. She is a published author and conference speaker in the field of disability theology. Her doctoral work and subsequent book, God Beyond Words, offers perspectives on the ways in which God comes to us in loving relationship, regardless of our ability to understand language or theological ideas. Jill is the mother of Rebecca, who has profound and complex intellectual disabilities. She is married to William, a pastor, and they also have two sons, Ben and Alex.
Seen, heard, valued and honoured: let’s increase our awareness of learning disabilities
20 June 2024Jamie’s story reminds us of the need to build fresh perspectives on faith and intellectual disabilities, something which we at Tio Associates are working together to build, through teaching, training and consultancy. Did you know that this week is officially Learning Disability Awareness Week 2024? This year’s themes are: “Do you see me?” and “being seen, heard and valued.” We believe these themes are deeply important and useful to consider and apply in Christian settings all year round, but…
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Bravery in diversity
11 April 2022Tiō was started in Belfast Bible College by two of the academic staff (Dr Ian Dickson and myself). We both have children with intellectual disabilities, and we were inspired to develop education and formation courses in disability, theology, the Bible and the church. Increasingly invited out into the church to offer practical and theological support, and convinced of God’s leading, we moved our ministry out of the college. We were joined by former students and Christian professionals working in…
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