People with disabilities face many barriers in many parts of their lives - developing their skills and interests; getting out and socialising; volunteering and being active in the community; getting a job; being seen as givers not just receivers of help.

RSVP initiated and led this project as part of its work in support and recognition of older people.

The National Lottery Charities Health and Social Research Fund provided the finance for the project.

'Disability need be no handicap' Conference 2000

As part of the RSVP Senior Volunteer Action Week 2000 (which has now become CSV RSVP Get Active Week, a conference was held in London. Please ring if you would like a copy of the report of the conference: 020 7643 1385

RSVP runs ‘Get Active’ week each year in June when a large number of housebound and other disadvantaged people are taken out for a day.