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WELCOME TO
THE NCPD

National Council of
and for Persons with Disabilities

CASUAL
DAY

NAPPY
RUN

HEROES UNITE

VAVA iYOUTH &
HEROES UNITE

VAVA

TRAINING

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT DISABILITY EQUITY TRAINING

ECO
TOURISM

HEARING
LOSS
MATTERS

GENDER BASED
VIOLENCE

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), is a leading non-profit organisation committed to shaping South Africa into a country where persons with disabilities have rights and equitable opportunities. Since its establishment in 1939, NCPD has been at the forefront of South Africa’s disability rights movement, running awareness programs, influencing government policies, promoting physical and social accessibility, and facilitating economic participation for and with persons with disabilities.

The NCPD plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between national policy and the lived experiences of persons with disabilities. Today, according to WHO and ILO data, approximately 17% of South Africa’s population are persons with disabilities. Through collaboration and advocacy, the NCPD continues to influence legislation, policies, and practices, ensuring that the voices of persons with disabilities are heard and their rights upheld.

Key Services and Programmes

Advocacy and Policy Influence

The NCPD utilizes lobbying, and model legislation to influence government programs. Key focus areas include:

Representation: Promoting “Nothing About Us Without Us.”
Monitoring: Holding the government accountable to international standards.
Accessibility: Persuading entities like the DTI for tax rebates on adapted vehicles or the Department of Environmental Affairs for beach access permits.

Economic Empowerment and Training

Key focus areas include:

Job and Learnership Placements: Assisting persons with disabilities in acquiring workplace skills.
Disability Inclusion Training: Advising workplaces on BEE compliance and universal design.
Entrepreneurship: Supporting projects like Veggie and Raised Gardens and partnering with entrepreneurs for government tenders.

National Flagship Campaigns

Casual Day

Casual Day started in 1994, is the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)’s flagship awareness and fundraising project, that provides much-needed funds for the work of hundreds of schools and organizations in the disability sector, including nine Provincial Associations of and for Persons with Disabilities (APDs) and nationwide projects/programs.

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Nappy Run

Nappy Run was started in 2011 by the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). It is an annual national awareness and nappy donation-drive campaign. Contact Danie Marais, Senior Manager on email: danie@ncpd.org.za or contact your Provincial Association of and for Persons with Disabilities (APDs) for arrangements Drop-off points

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Specialized Support Services

Hearing Loss Matters

Road to Independence is a proud project of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) that provides information, training and support to persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, due to a lack of services for those not using a signed language, and to his/her family, friends, employer and the broader society, as well as training for professionals.

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Gender-Based Violence

NCPD has a tailored programme for addressing this life-threatening situation. We are proud to say that our very capable and experienced team of persons who have impairments themselves presents the programme. The program does not only provide theoretical support; but includes practical assistance as well and equips police officers to support and open cases with confidence.

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Vava iYouth

Vava iYouth started in 2022 is a project of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). The focus areas are to; ensure self-representation / inclusion of youth with disabilities in all other youth structures in SA and in Africa; fundraise for assistive devices for youth with disabilities; job preparation and job placement for persons with disabilities in SA.

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