Handicap Care
Last Updated on Friday, 02 October 2009 19:43
Lighthouse Features - Care
The care categories below are links to one or more participating churches and other organizations involved in helping people. Contact them to receive help or to volunteer in their ministries.
Joni and Friends exists to communicate the gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches to disciple people affected by disability. If you are an individual faced with the daily challenge of a disability, a church looking for materials to start a disability ministry, e-mail
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The Bowie Lions Club collect old glasses and help to provide services to the blind. Call 301-262-7694.
The ARC of Maryland (formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens) has been working to improve the lives of children and adults with mental retardation since 1950. From a modest small group of concerned parents, it is the largest and strongest organization assisting persons with mental retardation in Maryland.
The ARC of Prince George's County. Since a group of parents founded the Prince George's County chapter in 1952, the organization has evolved into a driving force in the county. The ARC's primary focus is advocacy--working with families, the school system, local businesses, and community leaders to ensure that people with mental retardation are able to fully participate in their communities. The ARC offers both residential and vocational services.
