Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1992
Publication Title
The Journal on Disability Policy Studies
Abstract
The recently implemented National and Community Service Act of 1990 calls for Americans of all race, age, ability, and economic status to return to service in their community. To help facilitate this call to service, the National Commission on Community Service has allocated approximately 70 million dollars in grants. The Act focuses on the involvement of youth, including those who are economically disadvantaged and with disabilities. This paper discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by community service program planners and disability organizations, in their efforts to integrate volunteers with disabilities in service to the community. The paper concludes with a discussion of informal and formal approaches to involving participants of varying abilities .
Recommended Citation
White, Glen F., "National and Community Service: Challenges and Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Volunteer in America" (1992). Disabilities. 3.
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