Maddy and Rosie
Disabilities can be polarizing, especially for kids and teenagers. When Maddy, who has cerebral palsy, started third grade, she didn’t have any friends. But one special person came alongside her ...
18
Sep
16
Sep
Paralympic Athletes
What’s your favorite sport to play? What’s your favorite sport to watch? Have you ever watched your favorite sport played by people with disabilities? Now is a good time to ...
7
Sep
Start with Hello
When Maddy started third grade, she didn’t have any friends. She was sad and lonely until one day, something special happened. Watch the video about Maddy to find out what ...
3
Sep
Your Support Builds Strong Families at Family Retreat!
When a family living with disability arrives at Joni and Friends Family Retreat, your prayers and passion for ministry go before them, opening the door to a...
2
Sep
Children are Welcome!
At the International Disability Center, we love welcoming visitors! I especially enjoy sharing my story with boys and girls – it’s always a great opportunity to raise a little disability ...
2
Sep
Don’t be Nice
That doesn’t sound right, does it? Don’t be nice?!? Aren’t we supposed to be nice? Nope! The Bible never says we’re supposed to be nice. Instead, the Bible uses words ...
30
Aug
Joy, Hope and God’s Love at Family Retreat
It can be all too common to hear special-needs families say, “We don’t always feel like our family is loved and accepted.” All year long, families caring...
29
Aug
Summer Wrap Up
Summertime is coming to an end. But before the last few days of August slip past, don’t forget to tell us about any books you read for the Kids’ Corner ...
10
Aug
Lazy Days of Summer
Are you enjoying some lazy days of summer? That is kind of a trick question. We’re not supposed to be lazy. Proverbs 18:9 says, “Anyone who doesn’t want to work ...
5
Aug
When Discrimination is Life-Threatening
When I travel to developing nations, it's clear that discrimination against people with disabilities is rampant – disabled children often are forbidden to attend school, disabled adults have virtually no ...
