CIL Kathmandu (Independent Living of Persons with Disabilities)

The right to live with dignity in chosen community.

The right to participate in every aspect of life.

The right to make our own decisions.

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A person carrying a play card saying _ the only special need that I want is to be accepted the way i am

Center for Independent Living of Persons with Disabilities, Kathmandu (CIL-Kathmandu) is a non-profit, non-political, self-help organization run by and for persons with disabilities. It is the first disabled persons’ organization established to promote and protect the rights of people with disabilities through the concept of ‘Independent Living’ in Nepal.

Advocacy with Transportation Ministry

CIL Kathmandu advocacy team visited Ministry of Physical Construction and Transportation and met Ms. Pramila Devi Raj Bhandari, Joint Secretary of the Ministry. The team introduced the challenges that all people with disability are facing on public buses due to not well customized structure for enabling access to divers people. Similarly, the team requested to… Read more Advocacy with Transportation Ministry

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Group photo of wheelchair distribution program

Nepal Made Wheelchair Distribution Program

Today CIL-Kathmandu is delighted to handover ten well customized manual active wheelchairs in collaboration of Infinity Lab R&D. Special gratitude goes to Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd. for generous support on life-changing and value-adding work.

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CIL Kathmandu President Mr. Tek Bahadur Gurung using the lift to get inside the VAN. Also in the picture is staff operating the lift.

Wheelchair Accessible Travel VAN

First time in Nepal, CIL-Kathmandu presents fully wheelchair accessible travel van. This van has a hydraulic system to lift the wheelchair and has ample space inside the VAN for as much as 4 wheelchairs. The VAN is safe and convenient mode of travel for those with limited mobility. NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIRE.

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