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Involving volunteers with disabilities
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Volunteering, 64, December 2000, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Volunteering England
Presents guidance on involving people with disabilities in volunteering.
Work after stroke: focusing on barriers and enablers
- Authors:
- LOCK Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 20(1), January 2005, pp.33-47.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Previous research on work after stroke has used quantitative methods and a medical model approach to identify factors that influence return to work. This study uses an inclusive, qualitative methodology (focus groups) to begin to explore stroke survivors' own perspectives about what helps and hinders paid or voluntary work after stroke. The research was conducted in partnership with Different Strokes, a British organisation of stroke survivors. Five focus group discussions were held with 37 stroke survivors and 12 of their supporters. Data was analysed using an adapted Framework approach to identify themes within and across individuals and groups. Factors representing barriers to or enablers of work were identified in four key themes: rehabilitation process, employer agency, social structural and personal. The study found evidence of social oppression via infrastructure, institutional structures and practices, and some individuals' attitudes. Alongside this, some supportive individuals, practices and strategies were identified.
Celebrating diversity: Scope annual review 2002/03
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Annual report. Scope’s membership, consisting of disabled people, their families, carers and representatives of over 250 affiliated groups, elect members of Executive Council, which also has co-opted trustees.The Council is supported by 13 Partnership Committees around England and Wales, the majority of which are chaired by local disabled people. The Committees, supported by Community Teams, contribute to the outcomes of the organisation's national work and also establish their own plans to support over 1,000 groups and organisations that address needs identified by disabled people locally. Scope's schools and college are supported by seven governing bodies, made up of parents, community representatives and staff. At least 3.4% of Scope staff state they are disabled.
Challenging the image: the involvement of young people with disabilities in volunteering and campaigning
- Authors:
- ROKER Debi, PLAYER Katie, COLEMAN John
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 13(5), November 1998, pp.725-741.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes research which aimed to highlight the contribution that young people with disabilities make to their communities, by focusing on their participation in volunteering and campaigning. It describes the range of voluntary and campaigning activities being undertaken by young people with disabilities, highlights the effects of participation on the young people and those around them, and identifies issues for organisations wishing to enable more young people with disabilities to participate in this way.
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.
Quality measures for befriending services
- Author:
- HESLOP Pauline
- Publisher:
- Shared Care Network
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
To date, there has been a lack of research evidence about the effectiveness of befriending services and little guidance about what good practice should entail.This is despite a proliferation in befriending services, their growing popularity and government recognition of their importance to families of disabled children. Key areas include; the aims of the service, publicising the service, referrals, assessment , training, matching befrienders to befriendees, support and supervision arrangements, serviceuser involvement, resources, policies, breaks and endings and evaluation.