#223 Indonesia: Program Equipment and Supplies

YAKKUM Rehabilitation is a non-governmental organization in Yogyakarta which provides medical services and education and vocational training for young Indonesians who have permanent disabilities.  Their goal is to assist the individuals to become independent physically, economically and socially. Their education program aims to improve literacy and physical mobility.  The following items are needed: Slide, $190.00; Swing, $145; Educational toys, $5.00 - $10.00 per toy; Musical instruments, $38.00 per instrument; Books approximately $10.00 each.  The center serves 1000 people with disabilities through rehabilitation programs at the Center and in the villages..  Most of the young people stay at the Center to access treatment and to develop the skill base necessary in order to return to their communities and live as independently as possible.  Young children who suffer from cerebral palsy also come to the center each day on an outpatient basis.