Links to Other Sites

Lift Disability Network is the place where the disability community comes together… an intersection where faith and society converge… where families gather… organizations team up… leaders are developed… and Life is elevated.

Faithability is an online community focusing on disability and spirituality issues.

Jesus Cares Ministries is associated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and with the Lutheran Home Association based in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. This Web site is a wonderful introduction to their ministry and gives an overview of their resources available for lending and purchase, as well as training provided to volunteer church workers.

Joni and Friends, the disability outreach Web site of Joni Eareckson Tada, is dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to individuals with disabilities, family members, friends and community. The site contains a wealth of links to disability programs and resources of every variety.

Lutheran Disability Ministries seeks to equip Christian congregations with the skills and resources needed to accept and minister to persons who have disabilities. The Web site describes their Bible study and camp programs, and spurs thinking about volunteer opportunities and encouraging friendships.

The Religion & Spirituality Division of the AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) works to create life-long spiritual supports for people with developmental disabilities.

The AAIDD Web site provides a wide variety of resources on developmental disabilities, from books and journals to an interactive discussion board and chat room.

The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation in all aspects of life of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities. Part of its efforts include an active Religion and Disability division. This section of the Web site contains information and resources that encourage congregations and seminaries of all faiths to become more accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities.

The Lutheran Foundation of Texas is a planned giving ministry serving individuals and congregations in the Texas District-LCMS.

IMPACT. provides assistance to non-governmental organizations who work with people with disabilities around the world.