Events, Info, & Links

• Events
• Info
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Events in your area?

Will one of us be in your neighborhood? Give us a call or send
us an email if you’d like to meet!

Nella

May 13: OASIS, Collingwood, ON

June 8-11: Annual conference of the AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities), Providence, RI

September 12: One Body Together in Christ, Grandville, MI

October 22-25: Christian Educators Fellowship, Louisville, KY

Heather

May 14-16: Annual conference of the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, Regina, SK

Elizabeth (Amistad)

May 13-19: Expolit, Miami, FL

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Info

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Links to explore

• Bridge Ministries
  www.bridgemin.org
  Bridge Ministries is an ecumenical Christian non-profit ministry serving persons with physical and developmental disabilities in the Puget Sound area of Washington state. Because the ministry honors the God-given dignity and giftedness of persons with disabilities, it builds relationships to alleviate isolation and enrich churches and communities.
• CLC Network
  www.clcnetwork.org
  The Christian Learning Center (CLC) provides an array of services to individuals who have disabilities and unique gifts, and to their families. While its origin is in the Christian School community of West Michigan, CLC serves individuals, families, schools and churches around North America.
• NADD
  www.thenadd.org
  The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed provides education, training, and info on mental health issues as they relate to people with intellectual disabilities.
• CCFH Ministries
  www.ccfh.org
  CCFH Ministries (The Christian Church Foundation for the Handicapped) provides a range of services for people with developmental disabilities and also provides training and resources for individuals, churches, and other organizations seeking to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people with disabilities.
• National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities www.ncpd.org
  NCPD is the disability voice of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to fully include people with disabilities in church and society.  They offer a newsletter and various information resources as well as presenting Catholic perspectives on disability issues. 
• National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministries
  www.nafim.org
  NAFiM is a nonprofit membership organization of persons with and without disabilities working together for the good of the whole Church to realize justice for persons of all abilities in the parish and in religious, social and civic life.
• Church Access for Persons with Disabilities
  www.catholicdisabilityteachings.com
  A website dedicated to sharing information on Catholic theological teachings and to assisting persons with disabilities to more fully participate in the Catholic Church. 
• LDM-Lutheran Disability Ministries
  www.ldminc.org
  An Indianapolis-based ministry that equips churches to minister with people who have intellectual disabilities. Programmming inlcudes Friendship Bible Studies, Handycamp, Friendship Saturdays, Serving Hands, and Love Notes.
• Nathaniel’s Hope
  www.nathanielshope.org
  An Orlando-based, non-profit organization that seeks to bring hope ot kids with special needs and their families by providing resources and respite care. They also help equip local churches to be involved in special needs ministry.
• Ken Medema
  www.kenmedema.com
  Check out the website of Ken Medema, a remarkable musician with a gift for improvisation who has been blind from birth.  Watch for future collaborations between Ken and Friendship Ministries.

• Faithability: Religion, Spirituality, and Disability Resources
  www.faithability.org 
  Faithability is an effort to encourage awareness and discussion around religion, disability, and spirituality issues.  Includes a resource directory, blog, and discussion board.

• Joni and Friends (JAF)
  www.joniandfriends.org
  An organization accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community through its radio program, family retreats, Wheels for the World, and local area ministries.
• Special Touch Ministry
  www.specialtouch.org
  A camping ministry for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Friendship Groups Canada
  www.friendshipgroupscanada.org
  See what's happening with Friendship Ministries in Canada.
• AAIDD
  www.aaidd.org
  The AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) is a national organization whose mission is to promote "progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities."
  See in particular their Religion and Spirituality Division at www.aaiddreligion.org
• The ARC
  www.thearc.org
  The ARC is a national organization whose mission is "to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community." It includes numerous local chapters.
• CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  www.chadd.org
  A non-profit organization providing AD/HD information and support to parents, educators, professionals, the media, and the general public.

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