Additional Resources and Organizations
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Religion and Disability Program of the National Organization on Disability National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Friends Of Disabled Adults And Children Interfaith Disability Network Mariposa Ministry Religion and Ethics Joni and Friends The Christian Council on Persons with Disabilities General Board of Global Ministries The National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities National Jewish Council for the Disabled
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps.
NLS offers Bibles and other sacred writings in special media (braille, audio, electronic, large-print).
FODAC provides medical equipment and computers to disabled people in the metro Atlanta area.
The mission of the Atlanta Alliance on Developmental
Disabilities is to build communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity for children, adults, and families living with developmental disabilities.
Mariposa Ministry, an international, multi-denominational, bilingual (Spanish/English) Christian fellowship.
RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY, hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy, is the only national TV newsmagazine program devoted entirely to the news of religion and spirituality, and major ethical issues. Produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, the program explores the top moral questions facing the country and profiles the most interesting people and groups in the world of religion and ethics. It is distributed to PBS stations nationwide (check to see when the series airs on your local station).
From local neighborhoods to the far reaches of the world, Joni and Friends is working to show people affected by disability that God is sovereign, faithful, and good. Whether this is your first visit or you are a long time friend, we want you to feel welcome. Read a personal welcome from Joni.
The Christian Council on Persons with Disabilities is a consortium of Christian organizations working in disability ministry. We provide a platform and sounding board for you to communicate and interact with other leaders interested in promoting the spiritual well being of people who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. We are here to serve you as leaders and as persons who have disabilities.
DISC (DISabilities Concerns) is for persons living with physically or mentally challenging conditions, their friends, families, caretakers, lay associates, and clergy. We offer information related to disability concerns, yet add the dimension of spiritual care. We have material on developmental disabilities, mental illness, creative writing by or related to persons with disabilities, and resources in the area of disability ministry for both individuals and faith communities on our web site and e-mail list.
NCPD was established in 1982 to further implementation of the 1978 Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities, which calls for full inclusion of all persons with disabilities in the Church and in society–a vision we are still working urgently to achieve. We publish a newsletter, offer various information resources and present Catholic perspectives on disability issues.
The National Jewish Council for the Disabled is dedicated to addressing the needs of all individuals with disabilities within the Jewish community. NJCD strives to enhance the life opportunities of people with special needs and to insure their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life.