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Disabled Peoples Organisations and Mainstream Capacity Building
A recent round table event facilitated by Disability LIB, NCVO and Disability Equality North West 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, Disability LIB wrote a report that outlines the purpose of capacity building and characteristics of Disabled Peoples Organisations, including activities, added value and position within the Disability sector in terms of income.
The report suggested a number of priorities and actions for DPOs and mainstream capacity building organisations to work together. These include;
- Developing methods to capture added value of DPOs;
- Understanding the impact of spending review upon DPOs;
- Increasing the profile, understanding and research data of DPOs as emerging subsector;
- Developing the profile, and use of mainstream capacity building programmes by DPOs.
If undertaken these actions will not only help forge useful relationship between DPOs and mainstream capacity builders, but also how the wider third sector can become more inclusive of disabled people in all of its activities, services, and as progressive employers and ethical organisations.
We will be following up on the actions noted in the paper; you can download the full pdf report here. We will also be following up on the OCS’ Civil Society Strategy and infrastructure consultation which we are keen to hear views about.
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