The Rev. Dr. Eugene Bourquin serves as the Pastoral Missioner to the Deaf and people with sensory disabilities in the 200 parishes and facilities of the Diocese of New York. As a caregiver to people who are deaf, deafblind, heard of hearing, blind, or experiencing any combination of sensory loss, Gene shared ideas for those working in congregations, hospitals, hospices, and in other ministry settings to strengthen pastoral ministry to people who are deaf and hard of hearing. This resource-rich web conference shares important language sensitivities, vital information about equipment to make your spaces accessible and guidelines for working with or hiring ASL interpreters.
