CIL Kathmandu (Independent Living of Persons with Disabilities)

COVID Response Strategy 2020 of CIL-Kathmandu

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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.

Accessible Adventure for all: Nepal’s best kept secret

An article was written by Mr. Pankaj Pradhananga, Director, Four Season Travel, Nepal “Who wouldn’t want to revisit Nepal?” Mirko Tomassoni wrote back in one of our conversations when I asked his travel preferences recently. Mirko is not an ordinary traveler, he is a disability activist and a leader from San Marino. He was a… Read more Accessible Adventure for all: Nepal’s best kept secret

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Virtual Training/Interaction on Disability and Human Rights

This organization Center for Independent Living of Persons with Disabilities, Kathmandu (CIL-Kathmandu), National Indigenous Disability Woman Association Nepal (NIDWAN), and NASLI- Nepal National Association of the Sign Language Interpreter jointly and also with coordination with the National disability Journalist Association Nepal Kathmandu, Disability Development Forum Bajang, Disability Women Association Rupandehi, ReCed Thanahu Disability Human rights… Read more Virtual Training/Interaction on Disability and Human Rights

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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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