Association of Christian Ministries to the Blind
internet: http://www.reachingtheblind.org/

Bartimaeus Alliance of the Blind, Inc.
location: South San Francisco, CA U.S.A.
internet: http://bartimaeus.us/

Bethlehem Church Association of the Blind
location: Andhra Pradesh INDIA
internet: http://senseintindia.org/htmls/bca.html

Boston Light of the World
internet: http://www.flc-boston.org/blindministry.htm

A Bible Study and social group for visually impaired people in the area of Boston, Massachusetts in the U.S.A.

Bridge Christian Education for the Blind, Inc.
internet: http://www.bcebonline.com/

CARE Ministries, Inc.  [Christian Association for Rehabilitation and Education Ministries, Inc.]
internet: http://www.careministries.org

"Interdenominational organization which serves people who are blind or visually impaired and their families by providing encouragement trough prayer and spiritual counsel, providing Christian materials in accessible formats, information and referral services, technical assistance to churches,  agencies and homeschooling families."

Christian Church Foundation for the Handicapped
internet: http://www.ccfh.org

Christian Foundation for the Blind in Thailand
internet: http://www.geocities.com/cfbtbkk/about_bg.htm

Christoffel-Blindenmission e.V.  [Christian Blind Mission International]
location: Bensheim  DEUTSCHLAND (Germany)
internet: http://www.christoffel-blindenmission.de/

An international Christian ministry of education and rehabilitation services to the blind, deaf, and physically disabled, including eye and medical care and prevention of blindness.

Citizens for Excellence in Education [CEE] -- A Division of National Association of Christian Educators
internet: http://www.nace-cee.org

Founded as a "conservative" voice for parents, both those whose children are in public schools and those who homeschool.  Has publications on recent trends in public education, and information on grass-roots efforts to reform the public school system.

Crossroads Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons in NSW Inc.
location: Thornleigh NSW AUSTRALIA
internet: http://www.pastornet.net.au/crossrds/

"A Christ centred Organisation for people with disabilities and their carers which affirms them, advocates for them and promotes their integration into, and acceptance by, the community and Christian churches."

Gospel Association for the Blind
mail: P.O. Box 62, Delray Beach, FL  33447
internet information about camp only: http://www.circle-of-love.net/Camp.htm
fax: 407-274-4288 fax
voice: 407-274-9700

Provides some support for blind adults, including a summer camp/conference, Bibles, hymnbooks, etc. in braille, and a lending library of Christian books in braille and on tape.

Handi-Vangelism
internet: http://hvmi.org/

Offers support counselling for parents who are grieving, ministry in hospitals, seminar for churches who want to understand disabilities.  Assists local churches in developing programs.  Runs a support group for parents of disabled children (in New Jersey only).  Has summer camps for disabled children in New York and Pennsylvania.

Home School Legal Defense Association [HSLDA]
internet: http://www.hslda.org

Provides resources and legal support to homeschooling families, including the booklet Homeschooling Your Special Needs Child.  Has a network of regional special education consultants to whom parents can be referred.

In His Name Ministries, Inc.
internet: http://www.inhisname.org/project.html

A major emphasis of this ministry seems to be helping churches to include people with disabilities.

Joni and Friends
internet: http://www.joniandfriends.org

Seminars for churches on serving the disabled; retreats for families with a disabled member; missionary trips (with disabled people both going and being ministered to); resource data base.  Their newsletter may be available on audio cassette.

Lift Disability Network
internet: http://www.liftdisabilitynetwork.org/

"A network of Christian organizations, churches and leaders working in disability ministry."

Lutheran Blind Mission
internet: http://www.blindmission.org/index.asp

They have a correspondence course in theology for people with visual impairments, called "Christian Blind Institute". They also have large print and braille materials (some free, some cost).

Mark 2 Ministries
internet: http://www.mark2ministries.org/vision.shtml

Provides training for churches in how to minister to members with disabilities.

National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network [NATHHAN]
internet: http://www.nathhan.com/

Support, including magazine NatHHAN News and resource guide, for parents homeschooling exceptional children.

National Church Conference of the Blind
internet: http://www.thenccb.com/

Rest Ministries
mail: PO Box 502928, San Diego, CA 92150
internet: http://www.restministries.org/
e-mail: rest@restministries.org
voice: 888-751-7378, 858-486-4685

Resources and support for Christians dealing with chronic illness or chronic pain. They have many helpful ministries.

Sound of Sight
internet: http://www.redwhiteandblue.org

Computer support for Christians.  The "Electronic Church" seeks to provide fellowship and discussion opportunities for visually impaired Christians (e-mail: echurch-l@netcom.com). Ask about free homepages are available for visually impaired Christians who want to share their testimony.

Stroke of Love Ministries, A
internet: http://www.premier.net/~good4man/

Help in overcoming and dealing with catastrophic illness, and consultation with churches on being "handicap-friendly".

Texas' Special Kids
internet: http://www.txspecialkids.org/home.htm

Torch Trust for the Blind, The
location: Leicestershire  ENGLAND
internet: http://www.torchtrust.org/

This charity based in the United Kingdom publishes Christian material in braille, large print, on tape, and in moon type in many languages for use by blind and partially sighted people.  They also have local support groups and prayer groups for visually impaired Christians.

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