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- Author:
- LEECH Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Volunteering, 70, August 2001, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Volunteering England
The author, Chair of the IYV2001 Disabled People Sub-group, argues passionately that volunteering should be more inclusive for disabled people.
Disability and volunteering: an extract from a new guide to good practice
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Volunteering, 45, February 1999, p.21.
- Publisher:
- Volunteering England
Presents an extract from a new handbook 'Disability and Equality in Volunteering' which aims to help organisations understand some of the issues.
Involving volunteers from underrepresented groups: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Survey evidence suggests that young people, older people, unemployed people, disabled people and people from black and other minority ethnic communities are underrepresented as volunteers in mainstream organisations. Researched carried out by the National Centre for Volunteering found that some organisations have addressed the barriers that face potential volunteers from these groups and secured their involvement through the adoption of practical measures and a real commitment to equality of opportunity.
Volunteering by people with disabilities: a route to opportunity
- Author:
- NIYAZI Filiz
- Publisher:
- National Centre for Volunteering
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
One way in which disabled people can demonstrate their independence is by taking up voluntary work. The problem is, however, that the premises are not always physically accessible. Their advertising does not always make it clear that disabled people are as welcome as anyone else. Despite their much-vaunted equal opportunities policies, they are not always prepared to foot the bill for the extra support disabled volunteers sometimes need (there are not always extra costs involved). And the kind of training they provide for their volunteers rarely takes account of disabled people in its design, content and delivery.
Worried sick: reactions to the Government's plans for Invalidity Benefit
- Authors:
- HADJIPATERAS Angela, HOWARD Marilyn
- Publisher:
- Disability Alliance
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Gives details of a survey undertaken on behalf of the Disability Benefits Consortium to investigate the current position in Invalidity Benefit and the impact of changes introduced in April 1993. Records the key findings of the survey and quotes from the comments made by respondents. Also highlights recommendations and policy implications at the end of each chapter.