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Abstract
In recent years, self-help groups for the disabled have gradually developed in China because of their significant social welfare function for satisfying the needs of individuals, groups and communities. This article examines the current development of self-help groups for the disabled in Beijing. It focuses on social factors such as legitimacy and relational density. Based on interviews with key members of the selected self-help organization, important factors for the survival and development of self-help groups for the disabled are identified. The policy implications for the promotion of self-help groups for disabled persons are also discussed.
Acknowledgements
The project, conducted by the author, was supported by National Social Science Foundation of China (NO. 11CSH074).
Notes
1. It is a self-help organization composed of some physically disabled people.
2. The author has kept in touch with it and taken part in many activities as a volunteer since 2003.
3. The core members include the leader, the core members and the senior members.
4. Seen on the website of Non-Governmental Organizations Authority: http://www.chinanpo.gov.cn/web/showBulltetin.do?id = 16084&dictionid = 1202, 19-05-08.
5. They are governmental non-governmental organizations (GONGO). They are societies, but have a strong administrative role.Notes on contributor Xin He, PhD, works in the Social Work Department, School of Sociology and Population Studies, Renmin University of China.