They have information on relevant issues and the DPOs are working at district, State and national level ability to do the work Have the opportunity to know and learn from different They have the required knowledge and skills sources Leaders are literate and can communicate effectively with stakeholders Weaknesses Threats Lack of fund Influence of political parties Irregular attendance of members at group meetings Non-cooperation by government departments Limited communication and linkages with different Use of Right to Information Act may create some threat by government departments the group Non-cooperation from stakeholders Barriers in the environment, physical as well as access to information Steps to minimise weaknesses: to minimise threats: Raising funds from community members and other Maintain linkage and good relationship with political parties, well wishers government departments and stakeholders Seek support from NGOs working in this field Establish linkages with other departments and increase Do group business to become self-sufficient communication with them Know the process of getting from govt. and Sort out ways to minimise irregular attendance of some non-govt. institutes group members at monthly meetings Establish linkages with other groups of persons with disabilities for advocacy and bringing change in the existing law Strategic Directions Creating barrier - free environment to ensure access for all
They have information on relevant issues and the ability to do the work They have the required knowledge and skills Leaders are literate and can communicate effectively with stakeholders DPOs are working at district, State and national level Have the opportunity to know and learn from different sources Weaknesses Lack of fund Irregular attendance of members at group meetings Limited communication and linkages with different government departments Threats Influence of political parties Non-cooperation by government departments Use of Right to Information Act may create some threat by the group Non-cooperation from stakeholders Barriers in the environment, physical as well as access to information Steps to minimise weaknesses: Raising funds from community members and other well wishers Seek support from NGOs working in this field Do group business to become self-sufficient Know the process of getting from govt. and non-govt. institutes to minimise threats: Maintain linkage and good relationship with political parties, government departments and stakeholders Establish linkages with other departments and increase communication with them Sort out ways to minimise irregular attendance of some group members at monthly meetings Establish linkages with other groups of persons with disabilities for advocacy and bringing change in the existing law Strategic Directions Creating barrier - free environment to ensure access for all