activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 11
- Family retreats and getaways for special needs families Accessible Camping for DisabilitiesOrganizes retreats and getaways for families impacted by disability, serving approximately 80,000 family members worldwide, beginning with the first retreat in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
- Global distribution of Bibles and faith resources Bible Distribution ProgramsDistributes Bibles and Christian literature globally to people with disabilities, including the release of the Beyond Suffering Bible and over 227,000 Bibles delivered worldwide.
- Global outreach through operational centers Supported Living for IDDOperates multiple service locations worldwide to support individuals with disabilities and coordinate international programs.
- International wheelchair distributionDelivers wheelchairs to people with disabilities worldwide through the Wheels for the World program, with over 246,000 wheelchairs delivered internationally.
- International wheelchair distribution through Wheels for the WorldDelivers wheelchairs to people with disabilities in underserved regions globally; has distributed over 246,000 wheelchairs internationally, beginning with the first delivery in Ghana and including the 100,000th wheelchair milestone.
- Prison-based wheelchair restoration programOperates a program within U.S. prisons to restore donated wheelchairs, combining vocational training for prisoners with international aid.
- Provision of Bibles and faith-based resources to people with disabilities Bible Distribution ProgramsDistributes Bibles globally to individuals with disabilities, including the release of the Beyond Suffering Bible and delivery of 227,000 Bibles worldwide.
- Publication and distribution of Christian literature and mediaProduces and publishes autobiographical and devotional materials, including Joni Eareckson Tada's autobiography (over 5 million copies in print, 38+ languages) and faith-based films that have reached over 250,000 people worldwide.
- Publication and global distribution of Christian literatureAuthored and published Joni Eareckson Tada's autobiography, translated into over 38 languages with more than 5 million copies in print, and produced a film that introduced over 250,000 people worldwide to the Gospel.
- Retreats & Getaways for special needs families Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care ServicesProvides spiritual and emotional support to families impacted by disability through retreats, serving approximately 80,000 family members worldwide.
- Wheelchair restoration program in U.S. prisonsOperates a program to restore donated wheelchairs within U.S. correctional facilities, providing vocational training for prisoners while preparing wheelchairs for international distribution.
capacity building · 2
- Disability ministry training and workshops Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsConducts training events and workshops to equip evangelists and churches in disability ministry, including a major event at Amsterdam '86 that reached over 8,000 evangelists.
- Global disability ministry training and capacity building Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsConducts workshops and training events to equip evangelists and ministry leaders in disability outreach, including a session at Amsterdam '86 that reached over 8,000 participants.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Church Mobilization for Disability Ministry church_mobilization_modelMobilizes local and global churches to engage in evangelism, discipleship, and practical service for people with disabilities, leveraging faith communities as primary agents of inclusion and care.
- Church Mobilization for Disability Ministry church_mobilization_modelMobilizes local and global churches to engage in evangelism, discipleship, and practical service for people with disabilities, leveraging faith communities as primary agents of outreach and inclusion.
- Evangelism and Discipleship as Foundational Practice evangelism-and-discipleshipEmbeds evangelism and discipleship as core responsibilities of all believers within every aspect of ministry, ensuring spiritual growth is central to service delivery.
- Faith-Based Disability Inclusion in Christian Communities faith-based disability inclusionWorks to ensure people with disabilities experience spiritual belonging, hope, and dignity within churches and faith-based settings through intentional inclusion efforts.
- Faith-Integrated Holistic Care faith-integrated disability ministryCombines spiritual care with practical support—such as mobility devices and family-centered services—based on the belief that physical and spiritual needs are inseparable in ministry.
- Faith-Integrated Holistic Disability Care faith-integrated disability ministryCombines spiritual care with practical support—addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs—within a framework that affirms the sacredness of life and the dignity of people with disabilities.
- Global Network Delivery Model global_network_modelDelivers disability ministry services through a decentralized global network of partners and locations, enabling scalable outreach and localized impact.
- Global Network Delivery Model global_network_modelDelivers disability ministry services through a decentralized global network, enabling localized outreach with coordinated international support.
- Integrated Mobility and Evangelism in Global Contexts faith-based mobility and evangelismProvides mobility devices in developing countries as a tangible expression of Christian compassion, creating opportunities for evangelism and spiritual engagement.
- Restorative Service Engagement restorative justice through serviceUses service activities like wheelchair restoration in correctional facilities to provide vocational training and spiritual transformation for inmates, linking restorative justice with ministry impact.
- Restorative Service Through Prison-Based Wheelchair Repair restorative justice through serviceEngages incarcerated individuals in restoring wheelchairs for global distribution, offering vocational training and spiritual transformation while serving people with disabilities.
- Spiritual Inclusion and Dignity in Faith Communities faith-based disability inclusionAdvances the spiritual inclusion of people with disabilities in Christian communities by affirming their dignity and fostering hope through faith-based programming.
- Theological Foundation of Life's Sacredness sacredness-of-lifeOperates from a foundational belief in the sacredness of life, which informs a holistic concern for individuals’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Christian Institute on Disability
Lays groundwork for research and advocacy related to disability issues.
Joni’s House International
A place where people living with disability find hope, essential care, and belonging in Christ
Joni’s House USA
Provides critical respite care for families living with disability in the United States
Joni’s Radio
Daily radio program offering biblical encouragement and disability awareness
Ministry Podcast
Podcast sharing hope and answering real questions about disability from a Christian perspective
Retreats & Getaways
A place where families living with disability find rest, hope, and community in the body of Christ
Wheels for the World™
Hand-delivers wheelchairs and Bibles to people with disabilities in developing countries
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Billy Graham Evangelical Association Partner — Partnered to transport hundreds of people with disabilities to the Billy Graham Crusade in Budapest, Hungary.