The success of the Uttarakhand Cluster: a case study of organisational change towards disability inclusive development

Abstract

BackgroundPersons with disability are often marginalised and excluded from international development efforts. This case study reviews the success of Uttarakhand Cluster of development NGOs in changing organisational behaviour towards being disability inclusive in their development (DID) activities.MethodsA triangulation of qualitative research methods was used, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions and review of textual data.ResultsThe results synthesise data into Kotter’s framework for organisational change, explaining the different stages of change experienced by the Cluster as it moved towards DID. Development of a disability mission, sharing of capacity and resources, and presence of disability champions were key in the organisations' transition towards DID.ConclusionThis case study demonstrates that the Cluster, a low - cost network, was able to drive organisational change and promote DID.

Methodological Approaches to Researching Organisations of Persons with Disabilities: a Case Study from Uttarakhand, North India

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“…Many groups of people become marginalised in development just because of their gender, ethnic groups, age, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, and poverty. Nevertheless, they also have the same right to participate in development (Grills et al, 2016). Therefore, issues of the need for inclusive development today arise.…”