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VOLUNTEERISM

Tips for Managing Volunteers With Disabilities

Nonprofit leaders who work with disabled volunteers says charities can take several easy steps to create a welcoming environment for them.

Start by being straightforward, says Gillian Friedman, executive director of Ability Awareness, in Cosa Mesa, Calif., which recruits disabled volunteers.

"If you ask people if they are able to do something, they are...

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