1996
Consultation and Influence
Published by
Disability Awareness in Action
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ISBN 1 898037 01 9
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Contents
| Part One. Influence Part Two. Documents Part Three. Source |
"All over the world, disabled persons have started to unite in organisations
as advocates for their own rights to influence decision-makers in governments
and all sectors of society. The role of these organisations includes providing
a voice of their own, identifying needs, expressing views on priorities,
evaluating services and advocating change and public awareness. As a vehicle
of self-development, these organisations provide the opportunity to develop
skills in the negotiation process, organisational abilities, mutual support,
information-sharing and often vocational skills and opportunities. In view
of their vital importance in the process of participation, it is imperative
that their development should be encouraged." (WPA/28) From the United Nations World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons |