Abstract: Abstract:
The selfreliant groups for the disabled in China are characterized by small number, small scale, immaturity, slow development and the peripherality among the NGOs. Viewed from the organizational environment perspective, the development of the selfreliant groups for the disabled is mainly restrained by the legitimacy issue and the lack of supportive resources. It is suggested that the selfreliant groups for the disabled should be fostered and developed by means of policy regulation, legal system perfection and adjustment to the role of the Federation of the disabled so as to promote the enterprise for the disabled and upgrade their social welfare.

Key words: selfreliant groups for the disabled, organization environment perspective, legitimacy, supportive social resources