About Joni and Friends

Since 1979 Joni and Friends has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities with practical help and the saving love of Jesus. The Joni and Friends International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California serves as the administrative hub for ministry programs around the world. With every wheelchair and Bible delivered, every retreat and respite event held, and every church mobilized to integrate and honor people with disabilities, Joni and Friends follows the call of Jesus found in Luke 14.
17 Dec

“Wheels for the World Kids”

By |2015-12-17T00:00:00-08:00December 17, 2015|News|

Recently a happy group of boys and girls from the Organization of Christian Home-Educating Asian Americans visited the International Disability Center – these kids baked cookies, made crafts, designed cards, ...

14 Dec

Maria in Tanzania

By |2015-12-14T00:00:00-08:00December 14, 2015|News|

Can you imagine lying on a blanket all day, or being carried about on a wooden chair or in a sack? It’s the way many people with disabilities live in ...

14 Dec

Brand New Course!

By |2025-06-12T13:52:25-07:00December 14, 2015|Articles|

Beyond Suffering Advanced Studies: A Christian View on Disability & Healthcare is a unique and groundbreaking advanced course designed to reintroduce the ancient ideal of practical reasoning, self-knowledge and action ...

7 Dec

Favorite Animals

By |2023-07-13T13:07:27-07:00December 7, 2015|News|

Dear Kids' Corner,My family read Joni’s book and watched her movie. I have a pet Doberman. He is so sweet. I go horse riding every week. I liked learning that ...

4 Dec

Beauty Redefined

By |2025-06-12T10:49:05-07:00December 4, 2015|News|

Do you consider yourself beautiful? In an article written for Just Between Us magazine, my coworker Shauna Amick calls you to see yourself (and others) as God sees you: beautiful! ...

2 Dec

December Star Kid: Katie

By |2015-12-02T00:00:00-08:00December 2, 2015|News|

At eight years old, Katie had to learn how to walk all over again. Her nerves started having trouble sending messages to her brain, so instead of walking normally, she ...

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