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Disability LIB: Legacy and Learning
Friday, 02 September 2011 15:49
This report highlights the activities, achievements, learning and legacy of the BIG lottery funded Disability LIB project (2007 – 2011). Central to the work of Disability LIB has been the principles of human rights and inclusive practices which, as this report asserts is a crucial focus for DPOs to embed within their future work so that they can challenge discrimination and promote inclusive living. A key element of the lasting legacy is an interactive web resource with 30 short films about Disabled Peoples Organisations (DPOs) and capacity building and 60 toolkits about DPOs and capacity building issues. The report puts forward a number of recommendations for future capacity building work that are specific to DPOs and will enhance the added value they bring to local communities and civil society. The report and recommendations will be of interest to DPOs, allies of disabled people, funders and policy makers. Click the 'read more' link below to download pdf, easy read, audio and text only version.
Less courses more conversations
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 14:52
This is a position paper about Disabled Peoples Organisations (DPOs) and mainstream capacity building. It came out of a roundtable event held on 22/09/10 involving a range of DPOs and mainstream capacity builders. The event explored challenges and opportunities for DPOs and mainstream capacity building organisations alike when working together, and the benefits for them to do so. Using information presented at the event, the paper first outlines the purpose of capacity building and some of the characteristics of Disabled Peoples Organisations, including income, activities, added value and position within the Disability sector.
‘Thriving or Surviving’
Saturday, 03 September 2011 02:11
Disability LIB came about from a piece of research that identified the need for a specific DPO capacity building project. Our report ‘Thriving or Surviving’ shows how DPO’s are disadvantaged and restricted in their development in a range of areas. These include securing and sustaining funding, the additional costs of access, commissioning & competitive tendering processes, skills retention and shortages, governance & leadership, capacity building support as well as the exclusion of DPOs from mainstream capacity-building activities.
Download our "Thriving or Surviving" report here
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