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Joni and Friends Products
Lives in the Balance: The Stem Cell Debate
When Laura Dominguez was faced with permanent paralysis from a spinal cord injury, her family’s determination to examine all possibilities for ...
A Lifetime of Wisdom
by: Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni shares the rubies of God’s wisdom and mercy -- priceless treasures He has given her to live victoriously in the face ...
Joni - An Unforgettable Story
by: Joni Eareckson Tada
The classic autobiography of a young woman's loss and triumphant faith that continues to inspire millions. This latest edition includes a ...
Radio Programs
It Takes Time
Joni gives her advice for comforting a person with a new injury or illness.
Joni's Diving Accident—45 Years
It’s been 45 years since Joni took that reckless dive in the Chesapeake Bay, leaving her paralyzed. Joni shares how she holds onto ...
Death With Dignity
Al interviews Joni about the latest bill in California on assisted suicide and the new politically correct term that is used: "physician-assisted death".
The Nobel Prize
For years, stem cell research depended heavily on human embryos. But now, with Dr. Yamanaka’s discovery of pluripotent stem cells, ethical research is on the rise.
Tips From Mom
Joni shares ways her mother shared the love of Christ and brightened her day when Joni was in the hospital.
Television Episodes
Lives in the Balance: The Stem Cell Debate
When Laura Dominguez was faced with permanent paralysis from a spinal cord injury, her family’s determination to examine all possibilities for ...
The Jennifer Barrick Story: Part 1
The Barrick family had never known real tragedy, until the night their van was struck head-on by a drunk driver. Every family member sustained ...
The Jennifer Barrick Story: Part 2
The Barrick family had never known real tragedy, until the night their van was struck head-on by a drunk driver. Every family member sustained ...
Haiti...Despair and Hope
In January of 2010, a cataclysmic earthquake struck the already impoverished nation of Haiti, causing unimaginable destruction. Thousands of children and adults suffered disabling injuries - broken ...
Haiti...Despair and Hope
Continued… In January of 2010, a cataclysmic earthquake struck the already impoverished nation of Haiti, causing unimaginable destruction. Thousands of children and adults suffered disabling injuries ...
Organizations
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses
AASCIN promotes quality care for individuals with SCI by advancing SCI nursing practice through education, research, advocacy, health care, and collaboration with consumers ...
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists & Social Workers
The AASCIPSW is an organization of psychologists and social workers who provide for the emotional, behavioral and psychosocial care of persons ...
American Paraplegia Society
APS is dedicated to improving the quality of medical care delivered to person with spinal cord impairment (SCI). The website offers online access to the Table of ...
American Spinal Injury Association
The mission of the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) is to promote and establish standards of excellence for all aspects of health care of individuals with ...
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured
ARBI's mission is to offer an individualized rehabilitation program within a positive caring environment for persons with severe traumatic brain injury ...
Resources
A Complete Plain-English Guide to Living with a Spinal Cord Injury: Valuable Information from a Survivor
Boyles’ personalized handbook candidly covers surgeries and complications, treatment and rehabilitation, working with medical ...
Fighting For David
A mother relates the true story of her determination in a struggle for the rehabilitation of her son following a horrific motorcycle crash that left him in ...
Go Back and Be Happy
With a forward written by her doctor and professor of neurosurgery, Julie shares her spiritual journey through helplessness after awakening from a car crash where ...
Lives Worth Living Documentary by PBS
A powerful 1-hour documentary that chronicles the history of America’s disability rights movement. Fred Fay’s life proves that one man can change ...
Not a Sometimes Love
When Keith’s 24-year-old wife contracted polio only three years after their wedding, they both thought she had simply “caught a bug.” Less than 24 hours ...