Programmes that walk with your family

From the first diagnosis to school, work and adulthood, we help parents and caregivers find the right door and open it together.

Peer support circles

Caring for a child with a disability can feel isolating. Our peer support circles bring caregivers together in their own county, and connect parents whose children have the same category or nature of disability.

What you get

Regular meetings with families close to home
Groups by disability category, such as autism, cerebral palsy or hearing
Space to share practical tips, encouragement and local knowledge
A route into advocacy with your county government

Good to know

Research from Kilifi found that caregiver self-help groups reduced isolation and built skills and connections. Read the study.

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Registration guidance

Most government support begins with registration at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. We walk families through each step, from assessment to eCitizen.

What you get

Which documents to prepare for a child under 18
Where to get a disability assessment at a gazetted hospital
How to apply on eCitizen and download the certificate
Linking your NCP-CDK Caregiver Card to the registration

Good to know

NCPWD officers say lack of documents is one of the main reasons children are left unregistered. See the full guide.

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Assistive devices

Assistive devices can transform a child’s independence. We help members understand the requirements and prepare complete applications through the government’s disability funds.

What you get

Wheelchairs, crutches, hearing aids, calipers, surgical boots and prosthetics
Checklist of documents: form, disability card, guardian’s ID, original assessment report
Pro-forma invoice when the supplier is not pre-qualified
Follow-up support after you apply

Good to know

See the official NCPWD assistive device requirements.

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Education pathways

Every child has the right to learn. We share information on special needs education, inclusive schools and NCPWD scholarships from primary school through TVET and university.

What you get

Understanding special and inclusive school options
NCPWD scholarships and education assistance
What the 2025 Act says about free and compulsory basic education
Peer advice from parents who have navigated school admissions

Good to know

In 2024 the government reported awarding 2,500 scholarships to learners with disabilities. View NCPWD scholarships.

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Know your rights

A law only helps when families know it exists. We translate the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025 into plain language and explain what it promises children and their caregivers.

What you get

Briefings on education, health, work, accessibility and legal capacity
What to ask for when a service is denied
Tax exemption on employment income for persons with disabilities
How to take part in public participation and county planning

Good to know

Read our rights guide for a summary of the Act.

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Linda Watoto campaign

Linda Watoto, Swahili for “protect the children”, is our national campaign. It calls for an end to the hiding of children with disabilities, and for families to be part of every decision that affects them.

What you get

Community sensitisation against stigma
Encouraging every family to register their child
Asking counties to fund inclusion in their budgets
Amplifying caregivers’ voices in the media and at public forums

Good to know

Join the campaign and share the message.

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Who we serve

Support for every disability category

Members connect with families whose children share the same category or nature of disability.

PhysicalCerebral palsyAutismIntellectual or developmentalHearingVisualEpilepsyAlbinismMultiple disabilities

You do not have to do this alone

Join thousands of Kenyan parents and caregivers who stand together for their children. One registration fee, a small monthly ratiba, and a community behind you.

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