What do DPOs do?

This film explains the work and activities of Disabled Peoples Organisations (DPOs). Several DPOs give examples of what they do and how they do it. They provide a range of services; information and advocacy, personal assistant support schemes, employment coaching, access consultancy, research, participation inclusive event management and much more.  They also lead campaigns for social change, negotiating better outcomes for disabled people’s participation in society. 

In this film are; Annie Davis, West of England Centre for Independent Living (WECIL). Caroline Nelson, Choice in Hackney. Tony Walsh, Warwickshire and Coventry CDP. Mark Harrison, Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People. Younus Khan, Pukar. Susan Bannister, Wigan and Leigh People First. Carl Bridden, Wigan and Leigh People First. Rachel Knowles, Lancashire Centre for Independent Living (LCIL). Tracey Foster, LCIL. Roderick Cobley, London Autistic Rights Movement (LARM). Shelley Perry, Support and Education on Eating Disorders (SEED). Jo Williams, One Voice. Anastasia Kelly, Sheffield CIL. Julie-Jaye Charles, Equalities National Council. Andrew Lee, People First. Tara Flood, the Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE).

Index

• Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs)
  • What is a DPO?
  • What do DPOs do?
  • Why are DPOs important?
  • What's good about being involved in DPOs?
• Human Rights, Equality and Campaigning
• Running a Disabled People's Organisation
• Leadership: Young people and DPOs