| Description | This report is one of a series of three produced as a result of research into disability organisations across Scotland and their capacity to influence public authorities. |
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| ISBN | 978 0755977673 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | December 2009 |
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| Website Publication Date | December 07, 2009 |
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Lucy Johnston, Lucy Johnston Research and Quarriers in association with Clare Lardner, Clarity, Anna Barton, Mike Martin
ISBN 978 0 7559 7767 3 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 INTRODUCTION
Objectives
2 METHODS
Mapping
Online survey
Qualitative fieldwork
National Organisations
Local organisations
3 THE PURPOSE AND PROCESSES OF ENGAGEMENT
Why do disability organisations engage with public authorities?
How do disability organisations engage and what influence do they have?
Public authority consultations
Box 1: Comments on consultations
Awareness of National Standards
4 THE CAPACITY OF DISABILTY ORGANISATIONS TO ENGAGE
Box 2: Impact of limited capacity
People skills in disability organisations
Box 3: People
Funding of disability organisations
Box 4: Funding
Organisational features of disability organisations
Box 5: Organisational factors
Approach to relationships by disability organisations
Box 6: Relationships
Box 7: Reputation
5 ENGAGEMENT BY PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Introduction
People in public authorities
Box 8: People in public authorities
Engagement policy and practice
Box 9: Engagement policy and practice
Public body structures
Box 10: Structure
6 HOW TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF DISABILITY ORGANISATIONS
Training
Assistance from public authorities
Communication
7 CONCLUSIONS
APPENDIX ONE - ORGANISATIONS CONTRIBUTING TO THE RESEARCH
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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