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Anabaptist Disabilities Network
PO Box 959
Goshen, IN 46527-0959
Phone: 574-535-7053
Ph/Fax: 877-214-9838


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Phyllis (standing) and Jim Smith (in wheelchcair) in front of ADNet display table
As an ADNet volunteer, Phyllis Smith thought she knew well the Mennonite resources on disabilities and mental illness. But leafing through a secular disabilities periodical that had come in ADNet's mail, she was startled to read glowing comments about a Mennonite resource for congregations supporting persons with disabilities. "What is this all about?'' she asked Director Paul Leichty. As Paul pulled out a copy of the booklet and explained a little of the history, Phyllis grew excited. Perhaps this could be helpful for her family needs. Click on the photo to read what happened next.

The mission of Anabaptist Disabilities Network (ADNet) is to provide encouragement and resources to congregations, families, and persons with disabilities as they identify and embrace their God-given gifts and abilities in ministry to each other and to the larger church.

ADNet was formed out of a vision of family members, friends, and persons with disabilities, including mental illness, to establish a permanent national resource and support network for Mennonites and related groups. See About ADNet for more information.

ADNet Online is the Internet presence of ADNet, the place to come on the web for finding resources and building community networks. We welcome anyone to browse these pages.


  Historical Reflections  

Interested in the history of disabilities advocacy among Mennonites?  ADNet Director Paul Leichty has written a paper entitled "Mennonite Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities," originally published in the Journal of Religion, Disability, and Health and a book entitled Disability Advocacy Among Religious Organizations: Histories and Reflections, edited by Albert A. Herzog.

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The classic booklet, What Happens after We're Gone?: Estate and Life Planning for Families in which a Dependent Member Has a Disability or Mental Illness is now available to download free of charge.

A Gift of Hope: Standing with people who experience mental illness and their families. This classic pamphlet is now updated and available to download free of charge.

The June 2009 edition of  Connections features articles on CAN at Columbus and Supportive Care.

The May 2008 edition of ADNotes is also on the topic of Supportive Care.  See also the new Supportive Care Revisited section with materials from our workshop at Mennonite Health Assembly.

The Oasis Support Group in Goshen, Indiana, has formed a working group with the vision of developing a Clubhouse for mental health recovery on the Fountain House model. Learn about their progress and register your interest on the Elkhart County Clubhouse website

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