CIL Kathmandu (Independent Living of Persons with Disabilities)

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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.

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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Meeting with Women, Children and Senior Citizen Minister

CIL-Kathmandu team was delighted to meet Hon. Parbat Gurung, Minister of Women Children and Senior Citizen at his ministry on 24 January 2020. We could share our live changing activities and handed an appeal letter to support for implementation of accessibility guidelines approved by Nepal Government, allocate budget for wheelchair production work in Nepal and… Read more Meeting with Women, Children and Senior Citizen Minister

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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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