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1. "Volunteers as partners : fostering client-centred care". International Journal of Volunteer Administration vol. 26 (March 2009) p. 33-42.
Abstract: Presents findings from a study of volunteers with disabilities, with a focus on their roles in mentoring occupational therapy students. The study is part of the research project, Queen’s University Inter-Professional Patient-centred Education Direction (QUIPPED). With bibliographic references.
Subject/descriptor: Voluntarism--analysis; Voluntarism--Canada; Voluntarism--studies; Voluntarism--surveys; People with disabilities
Location: New York
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2. Fernandez, Kim. "Beyond barriers". Associations Now vol. 4 (November 2008) p. 30, 32-4.
Abstract: Describes the challenges that are faced by associations that serve members with disabilities. The article discusses issues related to board and staff development, web accessibility, and annual conference arrangements.
Subject File Number: 146
Subject/descriptor: Nonprofit organizations--associations; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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3. Foundation Center. Grants for people with disabilities. Digital ed. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2008.
Abstract: Lists more than 8,200 grants of $10,000 or more made by more than 940 foundations, mostly in 2006 and 2007, to hospitals, schools, mental health associations, and primary care facilities for research, medical and dental care, vocational training, education, diagnosis and evaluation, prevention information, recreation, rehabilitation, transportation, legal aid, and scholarships. Grants are indexed by recipient name, location, and subject.
Subject/descriptor: Foundation funding; Foundations--grants; People with disabilities
Location: Internet
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4. Schlachter, Gail Ann; Weber, R. David. Financial aid for the disabled and their families 2008-2010. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press. 2008. 520 p.
Abstract: Provides current information about more than 1,500 scholarship, fellowship, loan, grant, and award programs established and designed primarily or exclusively for the disabled or members of their families. Entries are grouped under chapter categories: disabilities in general; orthopedic and developmental disabilities; hearing disabilities; visual disabilities; communication and other disabilities; and programs for families of the disabled. Indexed by program title, sponsoring organization, geographic eligibility, subject, and filing deadline.
Call Number: 213 SCH DIS 2008
Subject/descriptor: Scholarships, fellowships and loans--directories; People with disabilities; People with disabilities--directories
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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5. Schlachter, Gail Ann. Funding for persons with visual impairments : 2008. Large print ed. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press. 2008. 315 p.
Abstract: Describes scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants-in-aid, awards, and internships.
Call Number: 147 SCH 2008
Subject/descriptor: Scholarships, fellowships and loans--directories; People with disabilities; People with disabilities--directories
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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6. Anft, Michael. "Keeping hope in business". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 19 (11 January 2007) p. 12-3.
Abstract: Hope Services, a nonprofit that serves people with mental disabilities in San Jose, CA, has begun improving the job market for their clients by founding for-profit businesses to hire them. In addition to guaranteeing more jobs for the mentally disabled, these profitable ventures can provide a stable source of income for charities.
Subject/descriptor: Nonprofit organizations--case studies; Nonprofit organizations--entrepreneurship; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; Atlanta; San Francisco
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7. Foundation Center. Grants for people with disabilities. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2007. xxi, 281 p.
Abstract: Lists 7,369 grants of $10,000 or more made by 879 foundations, mostly in 2005 and 2006, to hospitals, schools, mental health associations, and primary care facilities for research, medical and dental care, vocational training, education, diagnosis and evaluation, prevention information, recreation, rehabilitation, transportation, legal aid, and scholarships. Grants are indexed by recipient name, location, and subject.
Call Number: REF GRA 010
Subject/descriptor: Foundation funding; Foundations--grants; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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8. Barr, Katherine N.; Lovelace, Renee Colwill; Todd, Judith F. "Planning for children and adults with disabilities : the benefits of combining charitable planning and special needs trusts". Journal of Gift Planning vol. 10 (3rd quarter, 2006) p. 5-9, 20-37, 39.
Subject File Number: 585
Subject/descriptor: People with disabilities; Trusts; Charitable lead trusts; Charitable remainder trusts; Charitable gift annuity; Planned giving
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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9. The complete directory for people with disabilities : a comprehensive source book for individuals and professionals. 15th ed. Millerton, NY: Grey House Publishing, Inc.. 2006. 1067 p.
Abstract: The directory contents include national and state agencies and associations, camps and exchange programs, manufacturers of assistive devices, clothing, computer equipment and supplies, print and electronic media, living centers and facilities, libraries and research centers, and conferences and trade shows. Indexed.
Call Number: REF 146 COM 2007
Subject/descriptor: Nonprofit organizations--directories; People with disabilities; People with disabilities--directories
Location: New York; DC
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10. Andrews, Jane. "Altruism or self-actualisation? Disabled volunteers' perceptions of the benefits of volunteering". Journal of Volunteer Administration vol. 23 (Number 4, 2005) p. 16-22.
Abstract: Study findings are presented, based on interviews with 50 people with disabilities. The author categorizes the benefits as both personal and external. With bibliographical references.
Subject/descriptor: Voluntarism--analysis; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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11. Argoff, Jeanne (comp.); Feather, John (comp.); Maas, Suzanne (comp.) Foundation and corporate grantseeking for employment networks. Falls Church, VA: Disability Funders Network. [2005]. 104 p.
Call Number: 710 ARG
Subject/descriptor: Proposal development--handbooks, manuals, etc.; Fundraising--handbooks, manuals, etc.; Foundation funding; Nonprofit organizations--grantsmanship; People with disabilities
Location: DC
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12. Black, Beverly. "Persons with disabilities : barriers and rewards to volunteering in hospice programs". Journal of Volunteer Administration vol. 23 (Number 1, 2005) p. 32-6.
Abstract: A statistical compilation based on a survey of volunteer coordinators in Detroit, Michigan.
Subject/descriptor: Hospices; Voluntarism--analysis; Voluntarism--surveys; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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13. A disability policy primer for funders. Falls Church, VA: Disability Funders Network. [2005]. 11 p.
Subject File Number: 146
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking; People with disabilities
Location: DC
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14. Miller, Kimberly D.; Schleien, Stuart J.; Brooke, Paula; Merrill, Mary. "What's in it for me and my agency? A survey on the benefits of engaging volunteers with disabilities". Journal of Volunteer Administration vol. 23 (Number 3, 2005) p. 16-23.
Abstract: More than 600 volunteer administrators provided data indicating their enthusiasm for bringing in volunteers with disabilities, stating their varied reasons. With bibliographical references.
Subject/descriptor: Voluntarism--management; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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15. Sexton, Shirley; Knudsen, Andrea. "Breaking down online barriers for people with disabilities". Nonprofit World vol. 23 (March-April 2005) p. 16-8.
Subject/descriptor: People with disabilities; Internet; Computer technology
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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16. Stroud, Suzanne; Miller, Kimberly D.; Schleien, Stuart J.; Merrill, Mary. "Engaging volunteers with disabilities : a qualitative study". Journal of Volunteer Administration vol. 23 (Number 4, 2005) p. 6-15.
Abstract: Data was collected by utilizing an online survey of volunteer coordinators in the U.S., Vancouver, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The collective responses of the managers, and their implications, are described.
Subject/descriptor: Voluntarism--management; Voluntarism--surveys; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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17. Anft, Michael. "Young lawyers on board". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 17 (11 November 2004) p. 37, 39.
Abstract: Provides a profile of the Western Law Center for Disability Rights, the oldest legal advocacy group dedicated to serving people with disabilities. Discusses the Center's approach to cultivating young board members.
Subject/descriptor: Nonprofit organizations--institutional histories; Nonprofit organizations--administration; People with disabilities; Legal aid; Board members
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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18. Disability funding in California. Falls Church, VA: Disability Funders Network. [2004]. 11 p.
Subject File Number: 146
Subject/descriptor: People with disabilities--directories; Philanthropy--research; Foundations--surveys
Location: San Francisco
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19. Eckstein, Richard M. (ed.) Directory of grants for organizations serving people with disabilities : a reference directory to identifying grants available to nonprofit organizations. 12th ed. Loxahatchee, FL: Research Grant Guides. 2004. 152 p.
Abstract: Brief entries that describe foundations providing funding for programs and services in the following areas: accessibility projects, blind, cultural programs, deaf, developmentally disabled, education, elderly, emotionally disturbed, eye research, independent living programs, learning disabilities, mental health, mentally disabled, physically disabled, rehabilitation and speech impaired. Indexed.
Call Number: 146 ECK
Subject/descriptor: People with disabilities; Fundraising--directories; Mental health; People with disabilities--directories
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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20. Clark, Joe. "Understanding Web accessibility". Journal of Volunteer Administration vol. 21 (Number 1, 2003) p. 37-9.
Abstract: How to make Web pages and computer use more accessible to those with disabilities. With bibliographic references.
Subject/descriptor: Internet; People with disabilities
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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