Carly’s Café: An Inside Look at Autism
What is it like to have autism? To wish to communicate with someone, but not be able to speak … To make odd noises and flap your hands at times ...
21
Apr
21
Apr
Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles!
(This post is written by our guest blogger Samuel. Samuel is 17 years old. Learn more about Samuel by reading his other posts.) Have you seen colorful puzzle pieces on ...
15
Apr
Heaven…Your Real Home
I just received news that Mike, a fellow quadriplegic, went home to Heaven -- and it made me think about that glorious Home awaiting all those who trust Christ. I've ...
14
Apr
Kahla & Lillian: A single mom finds help at Family Retreat
Kahla was only 20 when six months into her pregnancy she was in a tragic accident. Miraculously, her baby survived, but little Lillian was born with cerebral palsy. Raising a ...
14
Apr
The Gift of a Van
For years, my quadriplegic friend, Lynn, and her husband Doug made great use of their handicap-equipped van. Over time, they needed a new van to accommodate more family members who ...
13
Apr
When Life is Hard…
My quadriplegia, over the years, has taught me to lean hard on Christ – but dealing with chronic pain, I’ve learned to lean even harder! The other day when I ...
11
Apr
Meet My Friends at Nathaniel’s Hope
It all began with a little boy name Nathaniel who was born in 1997 with multiple special-needs – he kept beating the medical odds until he was a little over ...
9
Apr
Tim’s Place
When was the last time you gave someone a hug? Tim, a young man with Down syndrome, actually owns a family restaurant where hugs are served up every day. Sure, ...
7
Apr
Meet Veronica Hache, Wheels for the World Physical Therapist
Every year Joni and Friends distributes thousands of wheelchairs to developing nations—but we don’t do it alone. With the help of volunteers, translators, mechanics, and physical therapists, we are able ...
7
Apr
Disability Awareness Day
Last week a Christian school in New Hampshire held a Disability Awareness Day – the students heard from a variety of presenters associated with our Joni and Friends team in ...