Y Care International pioneers disability awareness pack

23 January 2002

‘Developing Ability’ is a new information and activity pack focusing on disability as a global and development issue produced by Y Care International, the international relief and development agency of the YMCA in the UK and Ireland.

“It investigates the links between disability and poverty, and looks more generally at the difficulties experienced by those with disabilities,” said Sarah Leonard, Y Care International’s Campaigns Co-ordinator. “Developing Ability also encourages young people to take action in their local communities in this country.”

The resource is designed for use with any group of young people – for example in YMCAs, churches or schools, and can also be used successfully with adults. It contains background information, a case study of a Y Care International programme and suggestions for fun and thought-provoking activities that raise awareness of the need for change.

For a copy of ‘Developing Ability’, email