The tide is turning, what are the prospects now?

David Potter  |  Features
Date posted:  1 Nov 2001
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A perceptible change is evident - and not before time!

After nearly 2,000 years Christians are becoming more aware and accepting of people with learning disabilities.

Incredible as it may seem, there is one significant people-group who, from the early church to the present day, have been largely overlooked in the evangelistic and caring ministries of the Church in every country. Thankfully there have been exceptions, although they were almost always the result of the initiative and compassion of perceptive and compassionate individuals.

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