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CARE Ministries
A national interdenominational agency promoting spiritual development and Christian resources for people who are blind and
visually impaired to encourage their full inclusion as fellow ministers and co-laborers in the Body of Christ.
Religion & Disability Program
This program from the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) urges local congregations, national denominational
groups and seminaries to remove architectural, communication and attitudinal barriers. The program was formerly with the National
Organization on Disability (NOD).
Rest Ministries, Inc. Chronic Illness/Pain Support
A non-profit Christian organization for people who live with chronic illness or pain.
Disability Concerns (DISC)
This website is for persons living with physically or mentally challenging conditions, their friends, families, caretakers,
lay associates, and clergy. It offers information related to disability concerns, yet adds the dimension of spiritual care.
National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
This organization provides social and health services to older adults, children, youth and families and people who are differently
abled to meet their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs in the loving and caring spirit of Christ.
National Jewish Council for the Disabled
This council is dedicated to addressing the needs of all individuals with disabilities within the Jewish community.
Council for Jews with Special Needs
Works to ensure that all Jewish young people with disabilities have the opportunity to fully participate in the richness of
Jewish religious, cultural, and social life. It offers a variety of programs, services, and materials.
National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities
Welcomes the fourteen million Catholics who are disabled and works to ensure that there are able to participate in the celebrations
and obligations of their faith, and advocates for their inclusion within the total fabric of society.
Services
Ethnic, Religious, Cultural Support
See all Ethnic, Religious, Cultural Support services providers (72) in our database.
Services for People with Disabilities
See all Services for People with Disabilities services providers (60) in our database.
For other services related to this condition, browse our Services categories or search our database.
Authors
| Contributing Authors: | Robin Pratt, 12/2005 Barbara Ward RN BS, 12/2005 Gina Pola-Money, 12/2005 Joyce Dolcourt, 12/2005 Kristine Ferguson, 12/2005 Teresa Such-Neibar DO, 12/2005 Lynn Foxx Pease, 12/2005 Helen Post, 12/2005 Roz Welch, 12/2005 |
| Reviewing Author: | Alfred Romeo RN, PhD, 12/2008 |
| Content Last Updated: | 12/2008 |
