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Welcome.

Welcome to the Joni and Friends website! See what God is doing through some of our amazing ministries such as our Wheels for the World Outreaches and our Family Retreats. See how you can become involved and share in the joy of loving those affected by disability. If you or someone you love is affected by disability, you've come to the right place! Read through our site and find out how we can serve you!

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Joni's Corner!
Joni's Corner!

SPECIAL UPDATE FROM JONI, JULY 29th: Select the Continue Reading link to read an important special message from Joni.

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Family Retreats
Family Retreats

For families who shoulder the daily pressures of disability, Family Retreat is a jam-packed, joyous combination of incredible, fully-accessible activities and accommodations, warm and wonderful friendships, empowering truth from the Word of God, heart-to-heart sharing, hilarious adventures, and the life-changing knowledge that in our Father's arms is all the strength needed for the journey.

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The Christian Institute on Disability
The Christian Institute on Disability

In order to carry advocacy to the next level, the Christian Institute on Disability is aggressively promoting a Christ-centered, biblical approach that protects human dignity and the sanctity of all human life, no matter what the disabling condition.

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Wheels for the World
Wheels for the World

Across the globe, millions of people with disabilities dream of a better life that includes the simple joys of mobility and independence. But in developing countries where the cost of a wheelchair could exceed a year's salary, it's a dream they never expect to come true. Find out how you can be a part of our Wheels for the World ministry a help make dreams come true for those affected by disabilities.

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We Need Your Support!
We Need Your Support!

Give and receive the love of Jesus Christ as you extend a helping hand to a family or individual affected by disability. Your gift will radically change lives.

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Welcome! Our ministry is dedicated to extending the love and message of Jesus Christ to people who are affected by disability around the world.

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Daily Radio Program

Joni and Friends Radio Program

A Special Anniversary

On the forty-third anniversary of her diving accident, Joni shares the reasons why she celebrates.

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Television Series

Joni and Friends Television Series

No Room for Hate

As a young African American man in the South, Billy Burnett knew scorn and humiliation. Now ...

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You Are Not Alone

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  • Attend a Family Retreat

    We offer fully accessible retreats that provide spiritual refreshment and camp-style fun for families who live with disability.

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  • Locate the Joni and Friends office nearest you

    Connect with one of our area ministry offices, located throughout the United States.

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  • Find a disability-friendly church that ministers to your needs

    Locate and learn about churches that offer disability ministry programs and accessibility.

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  • Discover resources and organizations that can help

    Browse through our extensive listing of resources related to a wide variety of disability issues.

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  • Purchase books and other inspirational products from our store

    Books & devotionals by Joni Eareckson Tada and others, Bible studies, ministry resources, and gift items.

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You can make a difference
  • Volunteer for Wheels for the World

    Serve on an outreach to a developing country, providing wheelchairs and the Gospel message.

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  • Volunteer for a Family Retreat

    Come alongside a child or adult with a disability throughout a week-long retreat for families.

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  • Start a disability ministry in your church

    We’ll help your church with ways to welcome and include people with disabilities.

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  • Receive education and training in disability ministry

    Our Christian Institute on Disability offers all levels education for leaders in disability ministry.

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News and Events

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  • Monday, July 26th Update from Joni

    C.H. Spurgeon once wrote, "The church is not as an association for mutual admiration and comfort; the church is an army gathered to be trained for war, marching to the fray to achieve victories for Christ, to storm the strongholds of the foe, and to add province after province to ...

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  • NEWS FLASH! Update from Joni

    I just received a call from my doctor telling me that the results of the PET scan and bone scan...

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  • Joni and Friends Facebook Page!

    Joni and Friends now has a Facebook fan page! Become a follower and stay aware of what's going on with our different ministries across the world. Receive daily updates on what God is doing through Joni and Friends.

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