People with disabilities as volunteers
From Bill Gaventa of New Jersey Coalition of Inclusive Ministries:
Everyone Can Serve: Stressing the Value of Volunteers with Disabilities
A recent study conducted by the Points of Light Foundation touts the
value of actively recruiting and including people with disabilities as
active volunteers.
A follow-up report has been published and offers readers valuable tips
on increasing the number of people with disabilities in service, lessons
learned through the study, and ways to change organizational policy and
practice.
According to the report, "the goal of this grant, to engage 700 persons
with disabilities in days of service, was significantly exceeded,
sending a clear message that persons with disabilities are willing and
able to serve their communities. Volunteer Centers organized 60 service
day opportunities across the United States in which over 2,900
volunteers with dsiabilities provided service to their communities. In
many instances the volunteers with disabilities reported that this was
the first time they had been asked to serve."
To see the report in full, please visit
http://pointsoflight.org/downloads/pdf/Engag_Persons_Disabilities.pdf.
