ABOUT NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament; the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 14 of 2003 and set up in November 2004. The Council representation is drawn from key government Ministries and organizations of/for persons with disabilities.
Rosena @4G Speaking during an HR Forum for Employers on disability inclusion.
Mission
To promote and protect equalization of opportunities and realization of human rights for PWDs to live descent livelihoods.
Vision
A barrier free society for Persons with Disabilities.
Core Values
- Inclusivity
- Human Dignity
- Equality and equity
- Integrity
- Results oriented
OUR PRIORITY AREAS
NDFPWD
National Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities (NDFPWD) Applications to the National Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities are open through out the year.
CASH TRANSFER FOR PWDS
In the context of this programme, persons with severe disabilities refers to those who need permanent care including feeding, toiletry, protection from danger by other persons, Full time support has to be offered by a caregiver to ensure their needs are attended to.
ALBINISM (SUPPORT PROGRAM)
The Council has been implementing the National Persons with Albinism Sunscreen Support Programme that is providing sunscreen lotions to over 3,026 persons with albinism.
DISABILITY MAINSTREAMING
Disability Mainstreaming is an established department at NCPWD. Its sole mandate is to facilitate Disability Mainstreaming Programmes in Public and Private Sector.
JOB PLACEMENT
The Job Placement Department deals with analyzing market information trends in order to disseminate market intelligence to the PWDs.
LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES
The Legal Service Department is an in-house service providing unit of the Council.