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Helping you help the disabled By volunteering with Ready, Willing... Enable! (RWE) you are helping the world in the area of international development. At RWE, we like to think of "international development" in human, people-to-people terms. Basically, we see it as helping people to develop the capacity to improve their own lives. Our organization's main focus is on helping the disabled people of the Caribbean island of Dominica become more capable -- personally and economically. Your efforts will help sustain a growing movement We focus on sustainability, so that the work you do continues after you leave. A project is only sustainable when the community is able to continue on its own without outside support. To ensure sustainability, RWE donates a substantial portion of net proceeds to local organizations that support the disability movement in order to keep the project going between volunteer groups. As a volunteer, your time, talents, and donations will have a lasting impact, contributing to a wider effort to better the lives of the disabled of Dominica. Here are a few of the wonderful organizations you'll be supporting as a volunteer:
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Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities (DAPD) When persons with disabilities founded the disability movement in Dominica on October 26th, 1983, it was to give this minority group in the society the 'voice' they never had, and to encourage personal development through self-representation and advocacy.
The Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities (DAPD), as it is named, was founded by the late Reginald Rolle who served as its President for four years and Executive Director for almost 16 years until his passing away on June 14th, 2003.
The Association serves as a resource and consultative agency in eliminating barriers to 'equal opportunities', and a vehicle for the articulation of disabled peoples' concerns.
Some of its objectives are: 1. To act as an advocate in all matters concerning the development and welfare of disabled persons in the society. 2. To promote and undertake programs to assist disabled people in acquiring vocational skills thus preparing them for bettor job opportunities and independence. 3. To seek and promote a Government Policy Statement on the rights of disabled people in the Commonwealth of Dominica and to lobby the Government of Dominica to ratify the International Convention and Declaration on the rights of disabled persons. 4. To promote or aid in the promotion of policies and programs which have as their objectives the prevention and control of disability and to foster a greater awareness among the population for safety awareness and safety standards.
Management Structure
The Management Structure is comprised of an Executive Committee, a Secretariat and Seven District Committees.
The Executive Committee is comprised of seven members made up of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistance Secretary, and two other members.
Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities
Reginald Rolle House E-mail 2: dadp26@hotmail.com
Website: http://dapd.weebly.com
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Alpha Centre The Alpha Centre (a special school for children with mental disabilities)-aims to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to develop each child socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and cognitively to his/her maximum potential, so that each may eventually be able to function independently in society to the highest level possible. On the 30th Anniversary, the Alpha Centre has accomplished providing a primary education program, an early intervention program and parent support groups.
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Special Olympics The National Special Olympics Team of Dominica's mission is to provide individuals with mental retardation continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. The goal is for all persons with mental retardation to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.
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