When volunteer opportunities are inclusive, it is easier for people of all abilities to volunteer throughout their lifespans and you make your organization more effective because you have diverse perspectives and talents to pursue your mission. Disability can be experienced by anyone at any time and it is experienced differently by everyone. By learning to recognize barriers to participation and meeting the needs of people who may or will experience disability, you will be able to increase your pool of volunteers, better engage with your community, and provide an environment for all of your volunteers and staff that is inclusive and flexible enough to adapt to changes in abilities and lifestyle. This fact sheet will help you understand how your organization can recruit and retain
volunteers who have disabilities. Read more.