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.

Along with the delegates (3 people) president of the CIL-Kathmandu handing over the position paper

Advocacy meeting with CPN-Socialist party to promote the inclusive electoral candidacy of PWDs

Under the project “Ensuring Disability Inclusive Electoral Candidacy of Women/girls, LGBTQI, Dalit and Ethnic Minors with Disabilities through Capacity Building and Advocacy”, Supported by the Canadian fund for Local Initiatives-CFLI,

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President of CIL-kathmandu along with delegates(8 people) handing over the position paper

Advocacy and lobby meetings to promote the Inclusive electoral candidacy of PWDs

On September 12, CIL-Kathmandu held an advocacy meeting with the general secretary of CPN Unified Socialist Party Mr. Beduram Bhusal, at the party office regarding the disability-inclusive electoral candidacy

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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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